The traffic officers were enforcing traffic regulations
when they came across the motorist and confronted him.
It is alleged that during the process, the motorist, who is
yet to be identified, drew a pistol and threatened to shoot the council
officers before speeding off.
A report was made to the police who are still investigating
the case.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“Police in Magunje are investigating a case of pointing a
firearm in which an unidentified motorist driving a Toyota RAV4 vehicle pointed
a pistol at two Hurungwe (Rural) District Council traffic officers who were
enforcing traffic regulations at Magunje Growth Point on May 9, 2023.
“The officers had intended to clamp the suspect’s vehicle
for dangerous parking along Karoi-Binga Road,” he said.
Police said investigations are still in progress. Herald
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