An attempted robbery at Gigue Mine took a fatal turn when one of the intruders was shot in the head while attempting to rob mine owner Chinai Chamanga, 48, of Rockwood Concession, Mazowe.
According to Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha, the acting spokesperson for the ZRP Mashonaland Central, the incident occurred on November 11 at around 9:30 PM. Chinai and his wife, Mirica Chamanga, 49, were asleep when Mirica was awakened by the sound of someone trying to force open their door. She asked who was there, but received no response.
The armed robbers then broke into the bedroom, carrying a 9mm Retay MOD 92 pistol, an axe, and a screwdriver. They ordered the couple to lie down, but Mirica hesitated, wanting to get dressed first. This angered the attackers, who began to assault her.
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During the chaos, Chinai managed to grab his own 9mm Walther pistol and fired at one of the assailants, hitting him in the head. The injured intruder collapsed, causing the other robbers to flee.
A short time later, one of the robbers returned, but when Chinai aimed his pistol at him, the robber quickly ran away. Chinai fired two shots in the air to scare off the intruders and alert neighbors of the danger.
Afterward, Chinai discovered that the robbers had poisoned his dogs, and one of them was already dead. He reported the incident to the ZRP Concession, and police in Mashonaland Central have since launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects, who are still at large. Gigue Mine