9 MAIN MALL ROBBERY SUSPECTS DIE IN EXCHANGE OF FIRE WITH MEMBERS OF BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE

Nine men aged between 20 and 35 of Botswana and South African origin died in exchange of fire with members of the Botswana Police Service this morning (23/02/2022) at Phase 2 location in Gaborone.

This follows an incident in which 11 armed men attacked and robbed Security Systems Cash- in-transit motor vehicle of over P986 000-00 at the Main Mall this morning.

The robbers fled the scene and were later on followed and confronted by the Police and an exchange of fire ensued resulting in fatal injuries to some of the robbers. The Police have, in the process arrested a 30-year-old Motswana woman who was in company of the robbers.
Four pistols and an AK 47 Assault Rifle were found in their possession whilst an
undisclosed amount of cash was recovered from the robbers.