Insecurity in Nametil: armed robbery at trader’s residence ends in gunfire

Nametil headquarters of Mogovolas district in Nampula province, experienced a terrifying night in the early hours of Thursday when 14 heavily armed men, wielding AKM rifles, invaded the home of a Bengali citizen, a well-known sesame trader in the area.

The assailants broke through the back door and searched every room of the house, reportedly in search of large sums of money, according to the Mozambican Police (PRM), who suspect the involvement of internal informants “All indications suggest that the attackers acted on privileged information,” said Rosa Chaúque, spokesperson for the PRM.

During the robbery, a shootout occurred between the criminals and a police patrol, but the assailants managed to escape the scene.

Authorities are urging the public to remain highly vigilant and to cooperate with law enforcement “Community reporting can prevent tragedies. We also urge traders: do not keep large amounts of money at home,” warned Chaúque. MOZANORTE