Ex-cop shot dead by police

A former policeman at Beitbridge has reportedly been shot dead on  allegations of failing to stop at a ZRP checkpoint at Zezani.

Although details are not yet clear it is suspected the deceased was transporting some foreigners illegally in the country en-route to South Africa illegally.

National Police spokesman Senior Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said he was yet to get information from Beitbridge.

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