In a startling turn of events, Bulawayo police have launched a vigorous manhunt for Simelweyinkosi Dube, a suspected armed robber, after he used his girlfriend as a human shield in a dangerous shootout with the authorities.
Dube, who was already connected to a case of attempted m-rder, escaped in a hail of gunfire and the police pursued him relentlessly.
On July 30, Dube and his cronies carried out an outright home invasion in Gwanda, marking the start of the tale. They took hostages, pepper-sprayed the residents, and stole an unbelievable $8,800 worth of cash and valuables. They were armed with a knife and a revolver.
Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube detailed the harrowing ordeal, stating,
Dube’s criminal escapades took a bizarre turn when he was cornered by police in connection to another armed robbery and used his girlfriend as a shield during a shootout with the police. He told The Chronicle,
Source:Hararelive,the chronicles