Armed robbers hit a farm in Marondera early Tuesday. They took $75,000 cash plus personal stuff from the family of businessman Wicknell Chivayo's new wife. Police believe this money came from what Chivayo paid for his wedding to Lulu Muteke on March 8. Rumors claimed he spent $300,000 on the marriage, but Chivayo said publicly he paid much less, around $20,000.
He did admit sending exactly $75,000 to help her parents prepare everything for the ceremony. The trouble started when gunshots woke up neighbors near Alpha Omega Farm. Christopher Mudzingwa Muteke, father of the bride, sent emergency messages asking nearby farmers for help. Several showed up but quickly backed away after seeing how many armed men swarmed the property.
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