Guards shoot suspected robbers inside the customs and excise yard at Beitbridge Border Post

Two suspected thieves were on Saturday morning shot and injured in an encounter with security guards inside the customs and excise yard at Beitbridge Border Post.

A source at the border post told NewsDay that the suspects were caught trying to steal from a parked truck. The suspects were allegedly shot, as they charged towards the guard and sustained leg and shoulder injuries. The suspects are reportedly recuperating under police guard at Beitbridge Hospital although Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Philisani Ndebele said he was yet to receive the report.

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