Mashonaland West senator and former cabinet minister Prisca Mupfumira’s car was hijacked at gunpoint in Avondale West, Harare.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the daring heist which occurred on December 11 around 7 AM. Mupfumira’s driver was also kidnapped during the incident.
Former Minister Prisca Mupfumira’s Car Hijacked At Gunpoint
ZimLive reported that Mupfumira’s driver, Edmore Mashasha, was retrieving church uniforms from a tailor on Ascot Road when armed men ambushed him. The vehicle, a royal blue Isuzu double cab valued at US$70,000, was taken in the dramatic incident.
Mashasha was blindsided as he waited for the gate to be opened. Men wielding pistols forced him out of the driver’s seat at gunpoint.
“The accused persons pointed at the complainant’s head, ordering him to shift from the driver’s seat, and he complied,” police stated.
One of the attackers took control of the Isuzu while another blindfolded Mashasha, tied his hands, and shoved him into the back seat. The vehicle sped off, with the driver helpless. The hijackers later dumped Mashasha at an undisclosed location along Mutoko Road.
Police said Mashasha managed to free himself and flagged down a passerby, who lent him a phone to contact Mupfumira. The senator immediately informed authorities.
The Criminal Investigations Department’s Vehicle Theft Squad is spearheading the probe into the high-stakes carjacking.
The Isuzu, with registration AGA 6969, remains missing as investigations intensify.
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Zimbabweans React With Snide Remarks
Some people online expressed zero mercy after Prisca Mupfumira’s car was hijacked and her driver abducted and later dumped.
Gotovi:
“I do not trust this woman. Hope she is not up to something – again.“
DaVillain:
“Handiti hamunamate…saka birwaii.“
General:
“Another deal gone wrong..there must be more to this story chete. Gunmen at 7 am stealing just a car in broad daylight???“
Dr K:
“Are we then expected to be compassionate? Thanks to karma she gets to understand what it feels like to be robbed and rendered powerless!!“
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