Investigations into the daring US$4 million robbery at Ecobank in Bulawayo are intensifying, with law enforcement agencies collaborating on an international scale to apprehend the six armed robbers responsible for the crime.
Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed that they have engaged the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) to aid in the investigation.
The robbery, which took place in broad daylight, has shocked the community and raised concerns regarding public safety, as well as the brazen audacity of the criminals involved.
Eyewitness accounts describe the bandits as heavily armed and well-coordinated, leading to an urgent search to track down their whereabouts.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing surveillance footage to piece together the events of that day.
The involvement of international agencies highlights the seriousness of the case and the need for a swift resolution.
With the amount stolen being unprecedented, the incident has further ignited discussions on security measures at financial institutions.
The police are urging anyone with information related to the robbery to come forward, emphasizing the urgency of bringing the perpetrators to justice.
SOURCE: NEWSREPORTZIM.COM