Church congregants robbed at prayer session

A robber pounced on Methodist Church members on Saturday at Mpandawana Growth Point in Masvingo and took away their mobile phones and cash.

Police said the robber sneaked into Mpandawana Methodist Church through a broken window and robbed the worshippers gathered for an all-night prayer. The incident occurred  around 2am.

Masvingo police spokesperson Inspector Peter Zhanero said the robber was armed with a machete and a knife and threatened his victims with death if they raised alarm.

The robber vanished with six Nokia cellphones, $40 and a handbag.

Police have since launched a manhunt and are appealing to anyone with information to assist them with investigations to come forward.