Bulawayo deputy
police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu confirmed the
harrowing attack, which took place at around 6AM on 19 September.
The nightmare
began when a 29-year-old woman was outside sweeping her yard.
“Three unknown
men approached her, grabbed her by the neck, and dragged her into the house.
They pointed a pistol at her and forced her to lead them to the main bedroom,”
said Asst Insp Ndlovu.
The gang pushed
her to the ground and poured boiling water on her thighs.
The violence
escalated when they found a 39-year-old man sleeping in the bedroom.
“The robbers
pointed a pistol to his forehead and poured boiling water on his feet,
demanding cash,” Ndlovu added.
The thugs then
rounded up the rest of the family, including children, and subjected them to a
horrifying ordeal. A 21-year-old man was assaulted with a pistol, while a
44-year-old man, who was bathing, was dragged naked to the kitchen, kicked on
the head, and scalded with boiling water before being tied with shoelaces.
The robbers
snatched cash, five cellphones, and a Nissan Caravan, bringing the total value
of stolen goods to US$16 550.
The victims
were rushed to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) where three of them were
admitted.
The getaway
vehicle was later found abandoned near Kings and Queens Funeral Parlour in
Kelvin, Bulawayo. Police recovered goods worth US$15 580.
“We warn these
criminals that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with them,” vowed
Asst Insp Ndlovu.
“Anyone with information is urged to report to the nearest police station.”
Police have
launched a full-scale manhunt for the violent gang, which remains on the run.
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