Three alleged robbers killed in Maputo shootout
Police say they encountered four individuals preparing to rob a microcredit business.
Three alleged robbers died in a shootout with police in Maputo's Infulene neighbourhood early Monday morning. The group was reportedly preparing to rob a residence that houses a microcredit operation. A fourth member of the group escaped and is currently at large.
Police spokesperson Cláudio Ngulele stated that officers on routine patrol encountered four individuals acting suspiciously near the residence. The individuals allegedly opened fire on the police, who returned fire, resulting in the deaths of three suspects. No police officers were injured in the exchange.
Ngulele indicated that preliminary information suggests the robbers targeted the residence because it belonged to an economic agent believed to be Chinese, and they intended to steal money. He urged economic agents to enhance security measures and the public to report suspicious activities.
Why it mattersThree alleged robbers died during a police operation in Maputo, with one suspect still at large.