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CHEGUTU \u2013 A high-speed police pursuit along the Chegutu-Chinhoyi Road ended fatally on Friday, with one suspected armed robber gunned down and two of his alleged accomplices arrested following a violent hijacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the suspects, Valentine Dipuka, Tafadzwa Mumba, and Tinashe Chimukono, are linked to a brazen robbery near the Newfound Turn-off in Gadzema, Chegutu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to police reports, the trio, travelling in a Honda Fit, intentionally rammed into a Nissan Caravan commuter omnibus. They then allegedly threatened the driver with machetes before making off with over US$200,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The police received a tip-off on September 19 which led them to the suspects in the Chegutu Central Business District,” the ZRP said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“A chase ensued as the suspects attempted to flee from the police.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The situation escalated dramatically when the suspects refused to stop, forcing officers to open fire. The chase concluded only after the suspects’ vehicle was successfully immobilised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Dipuka and Chimukono were arrested on the spot, while Mumba sustained gunshot wounds and later died upon admission at a local hospital,” the police statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident has prompted a strong warning from law enforcement authorities to criminal elements across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The ZRP warns criminal syndicates that confrontation with law enforcement agents will not be tolerated,” the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police have urged the public to continue reporting suspicious activities to help maintain law and order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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