By a Correspondent- Machete-wielding gangs have invaded Mutoko business centre where they are robbing businesses of cash and other valuable properties.

The Police in the Mashonaland East province town, has launched a manhunt for a heavily-armed six-member machete gang after the gang got away with cash and cellphones they forcefully possessed from t business owners at Karonga, among other valuables.

Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza told NewsDay, that three separate incidents occurred recently.

“Police is looking for a gang of six armed men who recently pounced on three unsuspecting victims stealing cash and other valuables at gunpoint,” Mwanza said.
“We urge businesses to have watertight security systems to avoid such incidences.
However, we are appealing to anyone with information on their identity and their whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.”

He said the six had been stealing from shops and vehicles, ransacking houses, and demanding cash and other expensive items.

On February 21, they raided Timothy Madimutsa (53) of Marere village, Joseph Kanyongo (57) of Kanyongo village under chief Charehwa and Beauty Kavhukatema of Mutoko and stole money, handsets and groceries.

They deflated their victims’ vehicle tyres before leaving in an unregistered car.

-NewsDay