{"id":105710,"date":"2025-03-07T23:17:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T21:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/cid-detective-from-team-lozikeyi-unit-killed-in-shootout-with-armed-robbers"},"modified":"2025-03-19T11:21:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:21:29","slug":"cid-detective-from-team-lozikeyi-unit-killed-in-shootout-with-armed-robbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/cid-detective-from-team-lozikeyi-unit-killed-in-shootout-with-armed-robbers","title":{"rendered":"CID Detective From Team Lozikeyi Unit Killed In Shootout With Armed Robbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A detective from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was shot dead around 9 PM on Thursday while police pursued armed robbers in Bulawayo\u2019s Pumula South suburb.<\/p>\n<p>Casandra Hove, a member of Bulawayo\u2019s distinguished all-female police unit, Team Lozikeyi, sustained a gunshot wound to her upper body, resulting in her death.<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the death of Constable Casandra Hove in a statement issued on Friday afternoon. He said:<\/p>\n<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that investigations are being conducted in connection with the tragic and unfortunate death of Detective Constable Cassandra Hove of CID Homicide Bulawayo on 6th March 2025 while pursuing armed robbery suspects.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting incident occurred at Harbek area, Pumula South, Bulawayo. The Commissioner-General of Police Stephen Mutamba expresses condolences to the Hove family and assures the public that comprehensive investigations are underway with a view of establishing what actually transpired.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against armed robberies and other violent crimes in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The public should feel free to give information on criminal movements on Complaints Desk number 0242703631 or WhatsApp number 0712800197.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. A detective from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was shot dead around 9 PM on Thursday while police pursued armed robbers in Bulawayo\u2019s Pumula South suburb. Casandra Hove, a member of Bulawayo\u2019s distinguished all-female police unit, Team Lozikeyi, sustained a gunshot wound to her upper body, resulting in her death. 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