Chaos as 3 hitch-hikers attack motorist and get away with US$1,021

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Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko

A motorist, identified as Isaih Goredema, who works as a miner in the Shurugwi area, fell victim to a violent robbery over the weekend. The incident took place on Saturday around 7 pm along Peak Mine road when Goredema was driving. Three individuals, posing as genuine hitch-hikers, intercepted his vehicle, leading to a harrowing ordeal.

According to Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, the assailants brandished Columbian knives and stones as they launched a vicious attack on Goredema. In the process, they forcefully robbed him of his belongings, including cash and valuables, with an estimated total value of US$1,021.

“The three men, armed with Columbian knives and stones then attacked Mr Goredema and robbed him of cash and property with a total value of US$1 021.

Insp Mahoko said Goredema managed to escape leaving the three suspects at the scene.

“He mobilised a group of artisanal miners from a nearby gold base and returned to the scene. The suspects fled away,” he said.


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