Gunman Shoots 4 Killing Officer In Charge Wedza, Prophet And Another Person
An unknown gunman shot and killed three people in Wedza including Officer in Charge Wedza, a local prophet and another person while another police officer is said to be critically injured.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the shooting happened today 13 January 2023 around 1430 hours. Reads the statement:
SHOOTING OF FOUR PEOPLE IN WEDZA
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is urgently appealing for information which may immediately lead to the arrest of a suspect who is driving a Toyota Allion, new shape, white in colour, registration number AFW 7641.
The suspect went to an apostolic sect church gathering in Wedza today at 1430 hours and fatally shot dead a prophet. He then pounced on police officers who had reacted to the shooting and suddenly shot dead Officer in Charge Wedza and another policeman (who is critically injured).
The suspect drove his vehicle and went to Mukamba Business Centre where he shot another person dead and drove away. The suspect is currently on the run and the public is urged to approach him with extreme caution.
The public is urged to report at any nearest police station possible location of the suspect or contact National Complaints Desk number 0242 703631 or WhatsApp number 0712800197 or Mashonaland East Operations number 06523 20581
(NYATHI. P) Assistant Commissioner
Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)
to the Commissioner General of Police
Police General Headquarters
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