The police in Bulawayo shot and arrested two alleged illegal gold panners after they resisted arrest. The two are suspects in the murder of another gold miner.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Precious Simango confirmed the incident saying,
Police on Sunday arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old man. It’s unfortunate that police had to use minimum force and shoot the suspects in the legs to restrain them from being violent.
Our duty is to maintain law and order and arrest those accused of violating the law. We call for citizens’ co-operation with our officers as they execute their duties. We are headed towards elections and we want the peace that is prevailing to continue to obtain
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