ZRP Shares Details of Armed Robbery and Hostage Drama at Popular Bulawayo Nightclub
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released a statement confirming an armed robbery that took place at Zara Lounge, a well-known nightclub in Bulawayo, on the morning of Sunday, 11 May.
ZRP Shares Details of Armed Robbery at Popular Bulawayo Nightclub
According to the police, the incident occurred around 10:00 AM as staff were counting the previous night’s earnings. Three armed men stormed the premises, held the workers at gunpoint, and forced them into a room where they were kept hostage. The suspects made off with US$4,300 in cash.
“The ZRP is investigating a case of armed robbery which occurred today at around 1000 hours at a local bar located at corner 13th Avenue and R Mugabe Way, Bulawayo. Three suspects who are yet to be identified attacked the staff members as they were counting the daily cash takings and held them hostage. They then stole USD 4,300.00 cash and went away,” part of the statement reads.
Police Respond Swiftly but Suspects Escape
Police quickly responded to the scene after receiving the report. Officers stormed the premises, rescuing six frightened hostages. Some officers reportedly climbed onto the roof and fired warning shots into the air in a bid to trap the suspects, but the robbers had already fled by the time police entered the building.
“Police swiftly attended the scene after receiving the report and mobilised all the relevant sections who attended the scene within the shortest possible time. Unfortunately, the suspects had fled,” the statement further reads.
ZRP Makes Arrests in Separate Robbery Cases
While the nightclub robbers are still on the run, the ZRP confirmed separate arrests in connection with other recent armed robbery cases in the city. These incidents reportedly involved machetes and other weapons and took place in suburbs including Cowdray Park, Makokoba, and Nkulumane.
“Meanwhile, the ZRP confirms the arrest of suspects who were engaged in other armed robbery incidents using machetes and other weapons in Cowdray Park, Makokoba, Nkulumane and surrounding suburbs. More details will be released in due course,” the statement concludes.
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