Cricket club, a haven for criminals in Bulawayo

A watering hole at eMakhandeni Cricket Club in Bulawayo has become notorious for a string of muggings of patrons by criminals.

The criminals waylay patrons from the club.  Residents are also targeted.

eMakhandeni residents have called on the bar to be shutdown as they now fear  for their lives.

They say hardly a week passes by without stabbings reported.

The muggings take place in the evening.

Residents say they have  tried to engaged the bar owners on the matter but to no avail.

"Many people have died after being stabbed near the bar.

"It is better that the place be closed' said a resident who identified himself as Joel.

"What is surprising is that people continue flocking to the bar".

Sakhile Moyo said most residents are now scared to drop off near the bar in the evening.

"People have been stabbed moments after disembarking from commuter omnibuses.

"Some have been robbed of whatever they would be carrying" she said.

Area councillor, Pilate Moyo expressed concern over high criminal activities emanating from the bar.

"I was not aware that the bar is operating. The owner never told me and I wonder if the police are aware of that.

"I will liaise with the police on the matter and seek their assistance".