The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating cases of murder and robbery, which occurred at a farm where businessman Joseph Mutangadura was murdered by suspected robbers.
The incident occurred along Dustain Road, in Ruwa, at Mutangadura Hideout, on August 17, at around 11 pm.
The 67-year-old businessman was shot dead during a suspected robbery incident.
“Seven unknown suspects, who were armed with unidentified pistols, claw bars, and hammers, while covering their faces with balaclavas, pounced at the business premises where they attacked the security guard who was securing the premises.
“They tied his hands with shoe laces and took him to the victim’s house, where they broke into the house through the door, using metal bars.
“The suspects forced the security guard and the victim’s son to lie down in the dining room while proceeding to the room where the victim was sleeping with his wife.
“The suspects shot the victim in the stomach and ransacked the house before leaving.
“The victim and his wife, who were both unconscious, were rushed to Eden Hospital, Windsor, Ruwa, where the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival, said National Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
The details and value of the stolen property are yet to be verified.
According to sources, investigations made so far have revealed that the prominent businessman was shot dead by seven suspected robbers at his farmhouse.
Sources indicate that the robbers raided the farm and confronted Mutangadura, demanding cash.
It is alleged that he informed the robbers that he had no cash on him and that all the daily takings were in the abattoir.
They then shot him in the stomach before firing more than five additional shots into his chest before fleeing the scene.
