A businessman has been shot dead outside his premises in Budiriro.
The robbers then fled with the 52-year-old businessman’s cash. The businessman, whose name is still being withheld, was shot several times all over his body and is believed to have been carrying a bag of cash he had collected from his businesses.
A neighbour who tried to assist him after hearing gunshots, was also shot and seriously injured by the armed robbers. National police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“We can confirm that we are investigating a murder and attempted murder cases which occurred today (yesterday) at around 2am in Budiriro were a local businessman was allegedly attacked and shot dead by suspected armed men.
“In the process, a neighbour who tried to check after hearing gunshots, was also shot on the right upper arm,” he said.
He said investigations carried out so far indicated the businessman could have been trailed by the robbers who were driving in their getaway car.
They ambushed him near a gate to his house in Budiriro, and by yesterday it was still not clear how much money the businessman was carrying in his vehicle.
Chief Supt Nyathi said the businessman’s bag was missing.
