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Carjackers on the run, rob and torture taxi driver
25 Oct 2017 at 01:24hrs | Views
THREE unidentified carjackers are on the run after they attacked, blindfolded, robbed and carjacked a 24-year-old taxi driver in Richmond suburb in Bulawayo.
The trio allegedly hired Mr Collet Nyoni in the city centre on Wednesday last week before robbing him in Richmond suburb.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango yesterday said police have launched an investigation into the carjacking and robbery.
"We're investigating a carjacking and robbery incident that occurred last week on Wednesday where three unknown male assailants pretended to hire a taxi to Trenance plots from the city centre," said Insp Simango.
"Along the way the three men diverted the taxi driver towards Richmond where they robbed him of $8 they had given him as taxi fare. They also robbed him of a Samsung Galaxy cellphone before relieving him of a silver Honda Fit," said Insp Simango.
She said one of the three choked Mr Nyoni while others took turns to assault him.
The trio, Insp Simango said, blindfolded Mr Nyoni with a woollen hat and bound his hands before ditching him in a bushy area near Northlea High School.
"After robbing and torturing the driver, they tied his hands behind his back and sped off in his vehicle.
"The driver managed to untie himself and walked towards United College of Education where he informed security guards at the institution what had befallen him. The guards assisted him to report the matter to the police," she said.
Insp Simango appealed to members of the public who may have information that may lead to the arrest of the trio to contact their nearest police station.
Alternatively they could forward the information through a police suggestion box or call the Bulawayo police 24 hour hotline number (029) 885479.
Insp Simango urged taxi drivers to be vigilant.
"Taxi drivers have become targets for carjackers and robbers. We recently arrested two youthful offenders who have been targeting Honda Fit drivers in Bulawayo, Gweru and Kwekwe.
"We are appealing to taxi drivers to install anti-carjacking devices in their vehicles as this will decrease chances of them losing the vehicles," she said.
Insp Simango said another safety measure they can use is to inform their colleagues of the clients they will be ferrying before takeoff.
The trio allegedly hired Mr Collet Nyoni in the city centre on Wednesday last week before robbing him in Richmond suburb.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango yesterday said police have launched an investigation into the carjacking and robbery.
"We're investigating a carjacking and robbery incident that occurred last week on Wednesday where three unknown male assailants pretended to hire a taxi to Trenance plots from the city centre," said Insp Simango.
"Along the way the three men diverted the taxi driver towards Richmond where they robbed him of $8 they had given him as taxi fare. They also robbed him of a Samsung Galaxy cellphone before relieving him of a silver Honda Fit," said Insp Simango.
She said one of the three choked Mr Nyoni while others took turns to assault him.
The trio, Insp Simango said, blindfolded Mr Nyoni with a woollen hat and bound his hands before ditching him in a bushy area near Northlea High School.
"After robbing and torturing the driver, they tied his hands behind his back and sped off in his vehicle.
"The driver managed to untie himself and walked towards United College of Education where he informed security guards at the institution what had befallen him. The guards assisted him to report the matter to the police," she said.
Insp Simango appealed to members of the public who may have information that may lead to the arrest of the trio to contact their nearest police station.
Alternatively they could forward the information through a police suggestion box or call the Bulawayo police 24 hour hotline number (029) 885479.
Insp Simango urged taxi drivers to be vigilant.
"Taxi drivers have become targets for carjackers and robbers. We recently arrested two youthful offenders who have been targeting Honda Fit drivers in Bulawayo, Gweru and Kwekwe.
"We are appealing to taxi drivers to install anti-carjacking devices in their vehicles as this will decrease chances of them losing the vehicles," she said.
Insp Simango said another safety measure they can use is to inform their colleagues of the clients they will be ferrying before takeoff.
Source - chronicle
