Zimbabwe Republic Police officers are lucky to be still alive following their captured
by an armed group of Renamo fighters from Mozambique.The three lost their guns and were set loose with no harm.
The
incident at Sango Border Post indicates a volatile security situation
on the other side of the Manica Province where Mozambique government
forces are fighting Renamo bandits.
As
civil conflict continues in the neighbouring nation, Zimbabwe police
officers have been deployed to patrol the area near Sango Border
Crossing to protect the Zimbabweans. The incident could create more
tension after the three officers were later returned to Zimbabwe without
their guns and identity particulars.
The
three cops who were captured are Assistant Inspector Sibanda,
Nyamukaiwa and Mjele. The three were part of a 14 member Support Unit
team deployed to patrol the Sango border area.
It is understood Sibanda was armed with a pistol while
Nyamukaiwa and Mjele had fully loaded Ak 47 rifles. The three were
ambushed about 2 kilometres from Mwenezi river while they were on duty,
near Sango border post. The three police officers were captured by
suspected Renamo soldiers and held for 4 hrs after they surrendered
their firearms, handcuffs and particulars.
There are
reports that Renamo bandits are taking advantage of refugees crossing
into Chipinge area enabling them to cross with civilians without raising
any suspicions to Zimbabwe authorities.
ZimNews.net is
reliably informed that Zimbabwe army is now fully participating in covet
operations against Renamo though their actions remain a secret to
protect Zimbabweans living in Renamo territories in Mozambique.
Our
reporters have been told that Renamo fighters often cross into Mutare
and Manicaland areas of Zimbabwe to buy medicines and food.
They are blamed for the rise in armed robbery cases in the area.
