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*Police Concerned Over Rise Of "Makaramata" Robbers Targeting Haulage Trucks* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?wg Police in Mashonaland West have raised concern over the rise in robberies targeting haulage truck drivers. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) provincial spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove, said the robbers, commonly known as “Makaramata” (Climbers) waylay slow-moving trucks as they go uphill, cut pressure hoses of the hydraulic systems, which force vehicles to stop before they pounce. ---------- Pindula is best experienced with the Android App. *Download APK here:* https://zero.pindula.co.zw/media/apps/apks/pindula23.apk _On Econet, Pindula does NOT use your data_ ---------- NewZimbabwe.com’s correspondent for Mashonaland West, James Muonwa, cites Chitove as saying reported incidents had escalated, particularly in the mountainous Chikuti area. In a recent incident which occurred on June 15, 2022, at the 168 kilometre-peg along the Harare-Chirundu highway, a truck driver, Guardian Sobafana, was driving alone en route to Chirundu. Upon reaching the said spot, unidentified robbers threw stones at the vehicle, while others climbed onto it and cut pressure pipes, forcing the truck to stop. The assailants sprayed the driver’s eyes with an irritant before stealing a cellphone, radio, an assortment of clothes and blankets, all valued at US$797. They assaulted Sabafana using sticks and boots, resulting in him sustaining facial injuries. Police urged drivers to avoid travelling at night in a bid to curb such incidents. Chitove also urged drivers to park at designated truck stops and continue journeys during the day when it is less likely they would be targeted by robbers. *More: Pindula News is best enjoyed via the App. Download it here* itel A50 now available on Pindula at $84 64GB storage, 2GB RAM. _ideal for light usage_ _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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