A harrowing incident occurred on the Harare-Mutare highway when a haulage truck driver, who had offered a lift to two hitchhikers, was savagely att@cked by a gang of five robbers.
The driver, who was st@bbed and severely be@ten, is fortunate to have survived the ordeal. This stretch of highway, known for its picturesque scenery and traditionally safe travel experiences, has become a hotspot for robbers targeting motorists, especially at night.
Following a surge in robbery cases, police issued a warning to motorists, particularly drivers of heavy trucks and private cars, against carrying passengers.
The latest att@ck occurred just outside Rusape, where the driver was rescued by passersby and rushed to hospital for treatment.
The gang, still at large, had laid in wait near a police checkpoint, highlighting the brazen nature of these crimes.
Authorities have expressed concern over the increase in criminal activities along the highway, and an investigation is underway.
