Burglars strike United Refineries

ARMED robbers reportedly broke into United Refineries Limited administration offices in Bulawayo’s Kelvin Industrial Area, making off with US$11 069, ZAR20 481 and BWP80, the company has said.

In a statement released during the weekend, United Refineries revealed that the incident occurred at 1:30am, adding that the robbers overpowered security personnel, breached CCTv equipment and broke into strong rooms and safes using precision cutting tools.

“The company regrets to advise that on the morning of 6th December 2024 at around 1:30am armed intruders broke into the company’s administration offices at Kelvin Industrial Area in Bulawayo,” the statement read.

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