Two Kombi drivers are facing attempted murder charges after trying to run over police officers who were at a roadblock.
A routine traffic stop on Chiremba Road in Epworth erupted into a scene of pure terror this week, as officers were forced to leap for their lives to avoid being run down by two oncoming kombis. The harrowing incident, which occurred on the 4th of September, led to the immediate arrest of two kombi drivers on charges of attempted murder. According to a detailed police report, the drivers made a conscious decision to accelerate towards the law enforcement officials rather than bring their vehicles to a halt.
The two men, identified as Wilson Yasin, 28, and Courage Tinashe Mupoperi, 35, were driving a Toyota Hiace and a Nissan Caravan, respectively. Instead of complying with the officers’ signals to stop, they allegedly put their feet down and aimed their vehicles directly at the checkpoint.
Kombi Drivers Face Attempted Murder Charges After Attempting To Run Over Police Officers
The police statement described the moment with chilling clarity, noting the extreme danger the officers faced. It confirmed that the actions of the drivers were deliberate and life-threatening.
“The suspects accelerated towards police officers, forcing them to jump out of the way to save their lives,” the statement read.
The two drivers were subsequently tracked down and apprehended. Their vehicles were immediately impounded as part of the ongoing investigation into the serious allegations.
ALSO READ: Holy Ten Apologises To Mnangagwa Twins After Threatening Them & Zanu PF In Wild Night: What Happened
In the wake of the arrests, the police service issued a firm and unambiguous warning to all motorists who believe they are above the law. The statement stressed a zero-tolerance policy towards such dangerous and violent behaviour, making it clear that the full force of the law will be applied.
“We will not tolerate unruly conduct on the roads.”
Follow Us on Google News for Immediate Updates
The post Kombi Drivers Face Attempted Murder Charges After Attempting To Run Over Police Officers appeared first on iHarare News.
