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Waterfalls couple threatens to shoot Zimbabwe police spokesperson
25 Aug 2011 at 06:04hrs | Views
A Waterfalls couple got into serious on Wednesday after they allegedly threatened to shoot police spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Oliver Mandipaka, after a near car accident at Mbudzi roundabout along the Harare-Masvingo Road.
The police spokesperson reportedly identified himself and brandished his service pistol, prompting the couple to close windows with haste and speed off, NewsDay reported Thursday.
What ensued, according to eyewitnesses, was a movie-style chase. Police Inspector James Sabau confirmed the incident and said the vehicle which almost smashed into Mandipaka's car, was being driven by the wife and had "L" plates.
Sabau said when Mandipaka tried to speak to the couple, they were uncooperative and the husband threatened to shoot him, claiming he had a gun.
Sabau said Mandipaka had reacted to the man's threats and as the couple drove off at high speed, Mandipaka gave chase and called for reinforcements as he suspected the two could be criminals.
"When the police finally caught the man, he was taken to Waterfalls Police Station where police are still investigating. His wife had no driver's licence. Investigations are still in progress and we strongly suspect that the couple's actions were not only a case of bad driving, but that they could be criminals," said Sabau.
The police spokesperson reportedly identified himself and brandished his service pistol, prompting the couple to close windows with haste and speed off, NewsDay reported Thursday.
What ensued, according to eyewitnesses, was a movie-style chase. Police Inspector James Sabau confirmed the incident and said the vehicle which almost smashed into Mandipaka's car, was being driven by the wife and had "L" plates.
Sabau said when Mandipaka tried to speak to the couple, they were uncooperative and the husband threatened to shoot him, claiming he had a gun.
Sabau said Mandipaka had reacted to the man's threats and as the couple drove off at high speed, Mandipaka gave chase and called for reinforcements as he suspected the two could be criminals.
"When the police finally caught the man, he was taken to Waterfalls Police Station where police are still investigating. His wife had no driver's licence. Investigations are still in progress and we strongly suspect that the couple's actions were not only a case of bad driving, but that they could be criminals," said Sabau.
Source - Sapa
