A Chinese national has been arrested for shooting a Zimbabwean man, Mthahandazo Sibanda (20), in Filabusi on 22 January 2025.
The suspect, whose name was not released by police, allegedly shot Sibanda with a 9 mm Derya Pistol for stealing gold dump at Binyup 5 Mine.
This incident occurred a day after another Chinese national pointed a firearm at a Zimbabwean employee demanding unpaid wages in Lower Gweru.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed both incidents and the arrests of the Chinese nationals involved.
Regarding the Binyup 5 Mine shooting, Nyathi said more details will be released as investigations progress.
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