A gang of five armed robbers stormed the building, terrorising six worshippers and making off with their valuables. The brazen attack occurred in the dead of night, around midnight, as the group was deep in prayer.
The assailants, their faces obscured by masks, were brandishing machetes as they burst into the place of worship. They immediately issued threats and demands, forcing the four men and two women present to hand over all their personal possessions. The congregants were left shaken but physically unharmed following the ordeal.
Armed Robbers Pounce On Worshippers During Midnight Prayer In Mabvuku
Harare Provincial Police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, has officially confirmed that an investigation into the aggravated robbery is ongoing. He provided initial details of the reported losses from the distressing incident.
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Inspector Chakanza stated,
“Police are investigating a robbery where six people lost their belongings while praying. One of the six reported the case and he lost a total of US$95 (approx. R1,710).”
A Second Violent Robbery Rocks the Community
In a separate but equally alarming incident, the community was further shaken by another violent robbery. Joyline Chaurura, a 33-year-old local businesswoman who operates a tuckshop, fell victim to a gang of six intruders who broke into her home. The armed group, wielding a pick, a shovel, and a machete, managed to steal a significant sum of cash from her.
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It is reported that the thieves escaped with US$368 from Chaurura’s residence. Police are investigating whether this second attack is connected to the shrine invasion, though no definitive link has been established at this early stage. The twin incidents have sparked considerable concern amongst residents regarding their safety.
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