By Venus Charumbira
Innocent Sibonginkosi Ncube
Courts and Crime Reporter
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BULAWAYO \u2013 Police are investigating a violent daylight robbery targeting a suspected illegal forex trader outside a Fife Street food outlet, with sources revealing explosive new details about the Saturday night attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Attack<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At approximately 6:45 PM on 10 August, a 33-year-old Pelandaba West man \u2013 identified by our sources as an Usiphatheleni (black market money changer) \u2013 was parked in his white Nissan Note awaiting an order when a Toyota GD6 pulled alongside him. Three armed men emerged, surrounding his vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The victim had just concluded a high-value deal,” a witness with inside information disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“He was carrying US$4,000 and ZAR60,000 \u2013 likely illicit forex trade proceeds.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Violent Escape<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An eyewitness who was on the scene told Zim GBC News:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n“The suspects smashed the driver\u2019s window and fired four shots when the victim resisted. One bullet grazed his right palm as he fought the assailants. He abandoned the cash-filled bag, which the assailants grabbed before speeding off in the GD6.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses Describe Chaos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patrons at a nearby bottle store dove for cover during the shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“People scrambled in all directions \u2013 glasses shattered, chairs overturned,” recounted a witness who requested anonymity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Those weren\u2019t warning shots; they aimed to kill.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police Warnings & Investigation Gaps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspector Msebele reiterated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n“Carrying large cash sums makes you a target. We urge businesses to use digital payments.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The absence of CCTV at the crime hotspot has hampered the investigations. No arrests have been made, but detectives are pursuing leads on the GD6\u2019s registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black Market Connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This attack exposes Bulawayo\u2019s underground forex trade, where Usiphatheleni operators move cash in public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This was a targeted hit,” confirmed an intelligence source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The assailants knew about the deal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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