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Liberty Dube
Post Correspondent
THREE robbers on Monday pounced on an unsuspecting Mutare taxi driver and threatened him with death before driving off with his vehicle.
Frank Nyamupunga (27) of Zimunya also lost a cellphone and US$72 after the three suspects had hired his vehicle, a silver Honda Fit, Registration Number AFL 7520.
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Norbert Muzondo confirmed the robbery.
“Nyamupunga, who was parked at a supermarket, was approached by three male adults who hired him to go to Nyanga Turn-off. He charged them US$10 and they agreed on the fare.
“Upon reaching the Nyanga Turn-off, one of the suspects produced an unidentified item with a sound similar to that of a gunshot.
“Nyamupunga, in fear, stopped the car. One of the accused persons grabbed him and shoved him outside.
‘‘They stole a cellphone and US$72. They sped off in the car heading towards Harare,” said Inspector Muzondo.
The suspects are still at large.
Police are appealing to members of the public with information leading to the arrest of the three suspects to contact their nearest police station.
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