Three armed criminals attacked an EcoCash agent at his residence in Masvingo, stealing over US$6,000 in cash and airtime. Shepherd Mutetwa suffered minor injuries when the suspects forced entry into his rented home located 800 meters from his workplace. The attackers carried a pistol, machete, and pickaxe while conducting the robbery near Mucheke Rank. They bound Mutetwa with shoelaces after ransacking his bedroom and taking US$5,300 cash, US$1,100 in Econet airtime, two mobile phones, and a laptop. One phone contained an agent line worth US$538.
A neighbor attempted to assist Mutetwa but retreated when the gunman threatened to shoot him. The suspects escaped before other residents could respond to the disturbance. Mutetwa reported the incident to Chikato Police Station following the attack. Masvingo Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa was unavailable for comment due to a briefing. The area has experienced increased theft and robbery cases recently.
A neighbor attempted to assist Mutetwa but retreated when the gunman threatened to shoot him. The suspects escaped before other residents could respond to the disturbance. Mutetwa reported the incident to Chikato Police Station following the attack. Masvingo Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa was unavailable for comment due to a briefing. The area has experienced increased theft and robbery cases recently.
