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Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau —
A group of armed robbers has descended on Beitbridge town where they target taxi drivers and residents living in the western suburbs.
Four incidents were reported between Thursday and Friday last week, with two taxi drivers, a money changer and a resident falling victim to the terror gang. It is reported the gang of five comprises four men and a woman (updated).
Matabeleland South police spokesperson Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incidents but could not give details.
“Investigations into those cases are still in progress, ” he said.
However, source close to investigations said a manhunt was on for the suspects.
“Five gunmen pounced on a foreign currency dealer and a taxi driver on Thursday evening and went away with a vehicle, cellphones and cash with a combined value of $4000,”said the official.
More details to follow…
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