Three suspected robbers suspected to be Zimbabweans have been gunned down early morning today after being intercepted by Botswana Police Service while committing a robbery at a Gaborone home.

This is according to a Botswana Police Service media release issued today.

“Three suspected armed robbers were fatally shot in an exchange of fire with members of Botswana police Service early this morning (24/06/2021) in block 6 location in Gaborone.

“The deceased trio, aged about 30 and 40 were intercepted by the police whilst committing a robbery at one of the homesteads in block 6.

“A firearm suspected to have been used by the suspects, all suspected to be Zimbabwean citizen males was found at the scene,” Botswana Police Service said.