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THE tragic events of March 18, 2025 along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway should serve as a stark warning to all criminals that the police are out in full force, and any attempts to engage in criminal activity will be met with swift and decisive action.

In the early hours of that morning, a gang of six armed robbers carried out a violent heist at Young Money General Dealer Shop in Insuza. 

Armed with pistols, knives, and axes, the suspects stormed the shop, overpowered the victims, and tied them up with electric cables. 

They ransacked the premises; stealing money, groceries, electronics, and other valuable items before fleeing in a silver Honda Fit. But their crime spree didn’t last long.

Thanks to a quick-thinking victim who managed to alert their employer, the police were immediately informed of the robbery. 

Acting with precision, law enforcement positioned themselves along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, ready for action. 

When the suspects’ vehicle was spotted approaching the tollgate, police attempted to stop the car. Instead of surrendering, the criminals opened fire, sparking a fierce gunfight.

In a desperate attempt to escape, the suspects rammed their vehicle into the tollgate’s boom barrier. But the outcome was inevitable. 

The officers quickly subdued the gang, and the suspects were transported to the United Bulawayo Hospitals, where they were later pronounced dead.

This dramatic conclusion to the robbery is a testament to the ZRP’s unwavering commitment to fighting crime. 

The police successfully recovered a cache of weapons from the suspects, including pistols, knives, and an axe. 

Some of the stolen goods were also found in the vehicle. But perhaps the most important take away from this incident is the message it sends to criminals across the country: if you choose a life of crime, you will face the full force of the law.

The police are sending a clear and firm message: there is no room for leniency when it comes to armed robbery and violent crime. 

The ZRP’s statement couldn’t be clearer: “Any form of confrontation by criminals will be met with appropriate measures.” 

The law enforcement officers are ready, and they will stop at nothing to ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens. 

Those who think they can outsmart or overpower the police will quickly learn that their actions have consequences — consequences that could very well lead to their own downfall.

To all criminals operating in Zimbabwe, take heed: the police are more determined than ever to rid the country of dangerous crime syndicates. The law is watching, and it will not hesitate to act.