BEITBRIDGE MAN’S US$71,000 ROBBERY STORY HAS ZIMBABWEANS GIVING HIM BOMBASTIC SIDE EYES

A 34-year-old man from Beitbridge is facing suspicion after claiming to have lost his employer’s US$71,000, which was meant to be delivered to an agent in Harare. Zimbabweans are giving him bombastic side eyes over his story.

 

According to a notice published on X by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) National Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the unnamed man lost the money in Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge, on Sunday, 6 April. Commissioner Nyathi said the man was attacked by an unidentified suspect who was armed with a pistol.

 

The suspect allegedly fired one shot while demanding cash, and the Beitbridge man handed over a bag which contained all the money. Police have since launched an investigation into the matter. Commissioner Nyathi said:

 

“The ZRP is investigating a case of robbery which occurred in Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge, on April 6. A 34-year-old man was robbed of US$ 71,120 company money, which was meant to be delivered to the company’s agent in Harare. The complainant was attacked by an unidentified suspect who was armed with a pistol. The suspect fired one shot while demanding cash and was handed over a bag containing the money.”

 

*Zimbabweans Doubt Man’s Story*

 

However, the story has sparked doubt among Zimbabweans online, with many questioning the authenticity of the incident and suggesting it might have been staged. Here are some of the reactions:

 

@ur7chr: From understanding the circumstances that took place, I think it might be an inside job, the guy who had he money knows very well who took the money. They might have already shared it. Just my point of view.

 

@AMuchapera: How did the suspect know that there was money in the car vanhu ngavarege kutamba nesu ava.

 

@siazyaba: How did the suspect know the 34-year-old man was carrying cash? This is an inside job.

 

@zimrobbie: Idzi ndo nhema idzi….

 

@Zimboflame: But is this how Cash is transported, with no security? *_-iHarare_*