Ecobank located on 9th Avenue in Bulawayo was the target of a daring armed robbery. Eyewitnesses report that the robbers, who were traveling in a Ford open truck, managed to escape with an estimated $4 million USD. The incident has left the local community in shock, as such a significant heist is unprecedented in the area.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of any casualties resulting from the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The police are working tirelessly to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen funds
Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) to the Commissioner-General of Police Commissioner Nyathi, assured the public that the police are committed to ensuring justice is served.
“The law will certainly take its course without fear or favour,” he stated.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631, WhatsApp number 0712 800 197, or report to any nearest police station.
