Two security guards were killed, the first in Lalabanze on Monday by a gang of six robbers who stole a Lee Enfield 303 rifle, 2.5 tons of gold ore and mining equipment while a second security guard was killed on Tuesday. Econet Booster Station in Masvingo City for unknown reasons.
National police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said police have since launched a manhunt for the suspects.
“Police in Lalabanzi are investigating a case of murder and robbery that occurred on 29 January 2024 in Mandindi District in which 38-year-old Robert Baradzi died.
“Six unknown suspects shot the victim, who was a security guard at a mine, with an unknown type of firearm before stealing a .303 rifle, 2.5 tons of gold ore, a jack hammer, a 1.5 HP submersible pump, and a LTE P3 mobile phone. Say goodbye to the $2,640 P38 mobile phone.
In Masvingo, police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of Hanisi Hamandeshe, 34, on Tuesday.
The victim, who was a security guard on duty at Econet Wireless Booster in Motsheke, Masvingo, was assaulted by an unknown suspect with an unknown sharp object at random on January 29.
“Hamandeshi was later found lying unconscious in a pool of blood before being taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital where he died on admission.
“Anyone with information that may assist police in investigations should contact the nearest police station,” Assistant Comm Nyathi said.
Meanwhile, police confirmed the arrest of Stanley Mahachi (22 years old) who was wanted in connection with the murder case that took place at a house in Zvishavane on January 25, 2024, where the suspect beat up his wife Dadirai Mudarikwa (39 years old). With a shovel to the head after a misunderstanding about an undisclosed case. Announce
