Zim Now Writer
A lone gunman shot and killed a 42-year-old shop owner, Mercy Hwahwa in Maglas, Zvishavane where he stole an undisclosed amount of cash, two cellphones, and US$100 realised from daily sales last Wednesday.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a case of murder of a shop owner, Mercy Hwahwa, 42, who was brutally killed on 13th December 2023 at a house in Maglas, Zvishavane,” he said.
Ass Comm Nyathi said the unidentified gunman, was wearing a mask when he force-marched Hwahwa’s employee into her house.
“On arrival, the robber claimed he had inside information that Hwahwa had cash received from a savings club, but she insisted that she didn’t have any money,” Ass Comm Nyathi said.
He added that the suspect shot Hwahwa in the head at point-blank range and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and two cell phones.
He said Hwahwa was taken to Zvishavane District Hospital where she died upon admission.
Police urged anyone with information to contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 70 3631 or WhatsApp at 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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