By Staff Writer
A Gweru man reportedly lost his ear after he was attacked by a gang of robbers on his way from a beer drink.
The unidentified man also lost US$1500 and other valuables in the process.
The unfortunate incident took place on September 19, when the man, who was coming from a beer drink in the company of his two friends at Flamingo turn off, along the Gweru-Shurugwi highway.
According to the police, the three were ambushed by 15 men who attacked them demanding cash. Two of the men managed to escape, leaving their colleague at the mercy of the robbers.
“Three complainants were on their way home from Flamingo bar when 15 unknown men armed with a pistol emerged from the bush attacked them demanding cash,” ZRP Midlands spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said.
“Two of the complainants managed to escape while one remained wrestling with the robbers. In the process, he was struck with a machete on the left ear which fell off, the robbers continued to assault the complainant until he gave in to their demands.”
The robbers managed to take cash amounting to US $1500, a Samsung cellphone and a wrist watch. The value of the stolen property amounts to US$1600.
The victim of the robbery was taken to Gweru provincial hospital where he is admitted.
Meanwhile, three men suspected to be part of the gang of robbers have been arrested and identified as Jeremiah Chikumba, Tafadzwa Mangena and another only identified as Mugo.
Police are still on the hunt for the other suspects involved in the robbery and appealed to members of the public who may have information that can assist in investigations to come forward.
