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The Zimbabwe Republic Police<\/strong> is investigating cases of murder and robbery, which occurred at a farm along Dustain Road, Ruwa, popularly known as Mutangadura Hideout, on 17th<\/sup> August 2025<\/strong> at around 2300<\/strong> hours, where a businessman, Mutangadura Joseph (67),<\/strong> was shot dead during a suspected robbery incident.<\/p>\n

Seven unknown suspects, who were armed with unidentified pistols, claw bars and hammers, while covering their faces with balaclavas, pounced at the business premises where they attacked the security guard who was securing the premises. They tied his hands with shoe laces and took him to the victim’s house, where they broke into the house through the door, using metal bars.<\/p>\n

The suspects forced the security guard and the victim’s son to lie down in the dining room while proceeding to the room where the victim was sleeping with his wife. The suspects shot the victim on the stomach and ransacked the house before leaving.<\/p>\n

The victim and his wife, who were both unconscious, were rushed to Eden Hospital, Windsor, Ruwa, where the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival.<\/p>\n

The details and value of the stolen property is yet to be verified. More details will be released in due course.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

(NYATHI. P)<\/strong> Commissioner<\/p>\n

Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)<\/strong><\/p>\n

to the Commissioner-General of Police<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police General Headquarters<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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