By Own Correspondent- Two soldiers reportedly died while one was left seriously injured following clashes with illegal gold panners in Chipadze, Bindura.

Sources privy to the development alleged that the soldiers clashed with the gold panners who are referred to as “MaShurugwi” over misunderstandings regarding sex workers.

Said the source:

“Two soldiers announced dead at the hospital while one is seriously injured and bleeding severely. They were attacked by MaShurugwi and they were fighting over sex workers on their way to Chipadze. Where they were camping close to Dimitry Welder, there is blood all over even in the road. The soldiers are now in an operation dubbed “MaH_ure and MaShurugwis”.

Police Spokesperson for Mashonaland Central Province, Inspector Milton Mudembe confirmed the incident.

Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Director Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Alphios Makotore also confirmed the development and said the illegal panners fought with four ZNA members who were taking part in the independence parade rehearsals resulting in the death of the two.

Investigations into the matter are underway.

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