Mushikashika crew strip woman, rob her and throw h...

Mushikashika crew strip woman, rob her and throw her out of moving car

Zim Now Writer

A 24-year-old Shurugwi woman from Shurugwi narrowly escaped death after a mushikashika crew pushed her out of a speeding Honda Fit vehicle in Gweru on Sunday night.

The motorised robbers had stripped the woman naked and robbed her of personal belongings worth US$200, including US$80 cash and an Itel cellphone.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident, saying it happened around 9pm on March 26 at the Claybank Traffic Circle.

Insp Mahoko said the woman boarded a white Honda fit, which had four male occupants, including the driver at the Cathedral bus stop in Gweru intending to go to Shurugwi.

“The police are investigating a robbery case in which a 24-year-old woman from Shurugwi was robbed of cash and property worth US$200.

“The incident occurred on March 26 around 9pm near Claybank roundabout in Gweru

“Upon reaching Claybank roundabout, Gweru, two male adult passengers jumped from the boot and sat in the back seat beside the complainant.

“It is alleged that one of the robbers allegedly hit the woman on the forehead with an iron bar and took her Itel P38 cell phone, a bag containing various clothes, cash US$80 and the clothes she was wearing.”

Insp Mahoko said the suspect then pushed the woman out of the vehicle which proceeded towards the direction of Shurugwi.

The woman reportedly waked to Gweru Provincial Hospital where she was assisted with clothes before she filed a police report.

“No arrests were made. The total value stolen is US $200 and nothing was recovered. The suspects are still at large and members of the public who might have information leading to the arrest of the four robbers are urged to report to any nearest police station,” said Insp Mahoko.

Insp Mahoko appealed to the public to board public service vehicles as they are safer than mushikashika.