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Thugs rob primary school at gun point
06 Nov 2016 at 16:40hrs | Views
Robbers pounced in the early hours of today at a primary school in Mashonaland Central Province Mvurwi.
It is alleged Holy Rosary primary school was robbed of its petty cash amounting to US$ 1 635 and (econet) airtime recharge cards amounting to US$55.
Sources familiar with the incident said the school guard Vitalis Chiripanyanga (23) was approached by three men armed with a pistol and tied him with a rope before breaking into the acting headmistress Janet Tauzeni's office where they found keys to the strong room.
When contacted for comment the guard Chiripanyanga confirmed the incident but referred further questions to the police.
"That case happened but more information can be obtained from the police because l was taken by surprise and l do not even know what exactly happened and how much was taken l only know that the guys were armed and tied me with ropes."
A police report was filed by Roman Catholic priest Tanyanyiwa Mukarati at Mvurwi police station. Mvurwi police indicated that they could not comment or provide details as the case is still under investigation.
Meanwhile, schools have become a target for robbers as last year three schools in Mashonaland Central that include Kundai High in Concession, Mvurwi high and Mushumbi High in Mbire district where robbed of various amounts of cash.
It is alleged Holy Rosary primary school was robbed of its petty cash amounting to US$ 1 635 and (econet) airtime recharge cards amounting to US$55.
Sources familiar with the incident said the school guard Vitalis Chiripanyanga (23) was approached by three men armed with a pistol and tied him with a rope before breaking into the acting headmistress Janet Tauzeni's office where they found keys to the strong room.
"That case happened but more information can be obtained from the police because l was taken by surprise and l do not even know what exactly happened and how much was taken l only know that the guys were armed and tied me with ropes."
A police report was filed by Roman Catholic priest Tanyanyiwa Mukarati at Mvurwi police station. Mvurwi police indicated that they could not comment or provide details as the case is still under investigation.
Meanwhile, schools have become a target for robbers as last year three schools in Mashonaland Central that include Kundai High in Concession, Mvurwi high and Mushumbi High in Mbire district where robbed of various amounts of cash.
Source - Byo24News
