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Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent

A 10-member gang stormed the Gokwe Town Council warehouse, beat up a security guard and looted property whose value could not be readily ascertained.

Gokwe Town Council

Police said the robbers tied up a security guard with ropes, drove an unidentified lorry into the warehouse and loaded property that included new water pumps, stoves, solar panels and vehicle tyres. 

Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the robbery occurred on Tuesday night at around 11pm. 

“Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of robbery which occurred at Gokwe Town Council Warehouse in Gokwe South on 24 May at around 11pm,” said Inspector Mahoko.

He said the security guard, Mr John Takaendesa was surrounded by 10 men who were armed with machetes.

“The guard Takaendesa, was then ordered to surrender the gate keys or risk death.

They then went on to tie his hands and legs using a rope,” said Inspector Mahoko.

The men went on to open the main gate and broke padlocks of a two roomed warehouse.

 “The gang stole 18 solar panels, five water pumps, two four-plate stoves and 10 vehicle tyres before they drove away,” he said. 

The provincial spokesperson appealed for information which may lead to the arrest of the robbers.

“We are appealing to members of the public with information that can help in identifying the suspects or the stolen property listed above to approach the nearest police station,” he said.