A BEITBRIDGE-based businessman-cum-foreign currency dealer
is battling for life at the United Bulawayo Hospitals, after he was shot
several times by robbers, who allegedly broke into his house, stole more than
R500 000 and also got away with his car.
The businessman has been identified as Muchineripi Hlarigo.
Police confirmed the incident, which
occurred last Sunday night, where the robbers are said to have broken into his
home, before ransacking and getting away with R569 000. Police national police
spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said police were investigating
the matter, despite no arrests having been made.
“He arrived home shortly after midnight, driving his car —
a Toyota Runx. After he got into the house three suspects broke into the house
and gained entry through the screen door and a window, which was slightly
opened. Soon after, they tied his wife up, before assaulting and shooting him
at close range. They then began ransacking the house and found the money
stashed in a bedside drawer,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
He said they also stole cellphones before making their
getaway in his vehicle.“They got away in his car which is valued at US$4 500,”
he said.
Asst Comm Nyathi said police were concerned about the
public’s lack of caution, especially the practice of keeping large amounts of
money in their homes.
“It is sad to note that people don’t take heed of the
messages we give them about keeping large sums of money in their homes. In most
cases this points to shady dealings. It is very risky to keep large sums of
money in homes and the public is therefore again reminded to desist from doing
so,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
According to sources Mr Hlarigo was shot in the hands, legs
and stomach.
“He was rushed to Beitbridge District Hospital, before
being later transferred to UBH, where he is recovering in the Intensive Care
Unit,” said the source.
The source went on to allege that Mr Hlarigo said one of
the assailants matched a description of a man who was recently released from
jail. Sunday News
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