Cops gunned down six robbery suspects at a highway tollgate near Bulawayo after a violent crime spree that started at a local shop. The criminal gang had spent their day hanging around the Young Money General Dealer, carefully plotting their attack before striking with brutal precision.
Armed with pistols, knives, and axes, the suspects overpowered two bar workers, binding their hands with electric cables and covering their heads. They tore through the shop, snatching cash, groceries, electronics, and mobile phones. After the brazen robbery, they fled in a silver Honda Fit, thinking they might escape.
Police had other plans. Positioned at a tollgate just outside the city, officers spotted the vehicle around 2 AM. When confronted, the suspects reportedly opened fire and tried racing through the boom gate. Law enforcement responded with overwhelming force, transforming the highway into a combat zone.
The intense shootout ended with all six suspects mortally wounded. They died shortly after admission to United Bulawayo Hospitals. Police recovered multiple weapons, including two pistols, gas-operated firearms, knives, and an axe. Commissioner Paul Nyathi made it clear the Zimbabwe Republic Police will continue aggressive action against armed robbery groups without hesitation.
Armed with pistols, knives, and axes, the suspects overpowered two bar workers, binding their hands with electric cables and covering their heads. They tore through the shop, snatching cash, groceries, electronics, and mobile phones. After the brazen robbery, they fled in a silver Honda Fit, thinking they might escape.
Police had other plans. Positioned at a tollgate just outside the city, officers spotted the vehicle around 2 AM. When confronted, the suspects reportedly opened fire and tried racing through the boom gate. Law enforcement responded with overwhelming force, transforming the highway into a combat zone.
The intense shootout ended with all six suspects mortally wounded. They died shortly after admission to United Bulawayo Hospitals. Police recovered multiple weapons, including two pistols, gas-operated firearms, knives, and an axe. Commissioner Paul Nyathi made it clear the Zimbabwe Republic Police will continue aggressive action against armed robbery groups without hesitation.
