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*ZRP Statement On Armed Robberies At Schools* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?uj *Statement on robbery cases targetting schools issued by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Senior Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on 10 January 2024:* > As the schools open, parents and guardians are in the process of paying school fees, levies and other related school costs, for their children. > School authorities are therefore urged to deposit all monies at financial institutions to curb armed robbery cases. > The issue of collecting cash by school authorities at schools should be reconsidered given the recent armed robbery cases. > The Police has recorded armed robbery cases in Bulawayo and Chinhoyi in which schools are being targeted. > In one of the cases, unknown suspects pounced at George Silundika High School at corner George Silundika Street and Third Avenue, Bulawayo on 06th January 2024, where they stole US$17 280.00 cash which was in a cash box. > In another case which occurred at Lomagundi College, Chinhoyi on 09th January 2024, 12 unknown suspects attacked security guards before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash, a Mazda Tribute motor vehicle, cellphones and laptops, among other valuables. > School authorities are urged to step up security measures at schools and employ guards from reputable security service providers who constantly monitor and review deployments. > Above all, school authorities should install CCTV at points of entry and administration offices. > The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned that some of these robbery cases are resulting from leakage of information. > Members of the public are warned that those who provide inside information to robbery syndicates will be arrested. > Police crack teams are firm on the ground and will pounce on armed robbery syndicates for the law to take its course in earnest. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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