Headlands, Zimbabwe — In a daring heist, armed robbers raided the farm of ZANU PF Secretary for Legal Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa, making off with a brand-new Mazda BT-50 double cab vehicle, a pistol, and other valuables.According to Mrs. Chinamasa, the robbers were thorough in their search for money, overturning beds, sofas, and combing through every room in the house.
“They took the car keys of my brand-new Mazda BT-50, blue in color, which we were yet to register. It had only travelled for 12,000 km. They also took a pistol from the gun cabinet, a box of cocking oil, and a set of kitchen knives. It was more of the money which they wanted,” Mrs. Chinamasa told Manila Post.The robbers are believed to have arrived at the farm in a white Toyota Wish vehicle, which may have been used as their getaway car.
Police Investigation Underway
The incident was reported to local authorities the same night, and officers from Headlands responded promptly to record statements. The case has now been transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Rusape for further investigation.
Police are actively pursuing leads and have launched a manhunt for the robbers. Meanwhile, security has been tightened at the farm as investigations continue.minister and Zanu PF legal guru Patrick Chinamasa has fallen victim to a daring robbery at his Rusape farm.
A gang of four robbers stormed the property, subduing the security guard and farm manager before ransacking the house in search of moneyThey tied the hands of the farm manager and security guard, force-marched them inside, and covered them with blankets. They overturned beds and sofas, looking for cash, which fortunately was not there,” said Mrs. Chinamasa.
The robbers made off with a brand-new blue Mazda BT-50 double cab, which had only travelled 12,000 km, along with a pistol from the gun cabinet, a box of cocking oil, and a set of kitchen knives.They drove away in my car. We suspect they arrived in a white Toyota Wish. Police from Headlands responded the same night, and the case has since been transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department in Rusape,” she added.
Authorities are investigating the heist, which appears to have been a calculated attempt to steal money and valuables.
