A DRIVER lost R2 100 and two cellphones to two knife
wielding robbers who attacked him after he had stopped to relieve himself at a
spot along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway.
Matabeleland South acting provincial spokesperson,
Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident which occurred on Tuesday at
around 5PM at the 313 kilometre peg near Mtetengwe area.
She said the two robbers who are still at large assaulted
the driver, whose name has not been supplied, before they fled with his
property.
“I can confirm that we recorded a robbery case which
occurred at the 313km peg along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road. The driver who is a
60-year-old man was driving a Toyota Toyoace vehicle along the above-mentioned
road headed for Bulawayo.
“When he got to the 313 kilometre peg, he diverted from the
road and parked the vehicle about 500 metres from the highway and entered into
the bush to relieve himself. While he was in the bush two unknown male adults emerged
and searched his vehicle. Upon his return they charged at him while holding
knives and demanded cash from him,” she said.
Insp Mangena said the robbers assaulted the driver with
sticks, searched him and took two cellphones and R2 100 before fleeing the
scene. She said the matter was reported at Beitbridge Urban Police Station.
Insp Mangena said the driver sustained minor bruises from
the attack.
She appealed to members of the public with information that
could lead to the arrest of the two suspects to contact any police station.
Insp Mangena urged motorists to be careful when travelling along highways to
minimise robberies.
“As police we urge motorists who will be travelling along
highways to avoid stopping at lay-byes to rest or for any other purpose. They would rather stop at shopping centres or
any busy places. Drivers should also check the condition of their vehicles
especially if they are embarking on long journeys in order to avoid making
unplanned stops in unsafe spots.
“Commuters should also use public service vehicles and not
board private cars as some will be used by robbers. Drivers of private cars
should also desist from pirating and let commuters use public service vehicles
as they might offer lifts to robbers. This is all in a bid to avoid cases of
robberies which are rampant along the highways.
“Meanwhile, we have launched a manhunt for the two suspects
and appeal to anyone with information on their whereabouts to visit the nearest
police station,” she said. Chronicle
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