Shurugwi couple attacked by armed robbers
By Memory Mudzani
A couple from Togarepi village under chief Banga in Shurugwi was robbed of cash and valuables at their home.
It is the state’s case that on the 8th of February this year at around 2300 hours Lawrence Musvibe aged 43 and his wife Lisa Manenji aged 38 were in their kitchen hut preparing super when four unknown men entered covering their faces with black masks and armed with machetes, a riffle and a log and they attacked them demanding for money.
It is reported that the suspects demanded cash from the couple resulting in Musvibe handing over $500-00 which was in his pocket but one of the suspects turned to Manenji and started to hit her with a log demanding more cash, the complainants were assaulted using machetes and a log and in fear for their lives, Manenji went to the bedroom took US$1 920 and gave it to the suspects.
It is alleged that the suspects went on to ransack the whole house and took 2 cell phones and two solar lights before disappearing into the darkness.
The matter was reported to the police, the complainants were referred to Shurugwi District hospital where they were treated and discharged.
The ZRP midland province are still Investigating on the case and they are appealing to members of the public who might have information that might lead to the arrest of the culprits to approach any nearest police station.
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