A Police officer stationed at Mzilikazi Police Station in Bulawayo survived death by a whisker after he was hit on the head twice with a rock by one of the robbers who intended to rob him.

A close friend to the law enforcer, who declined to be named, said Constable Clever Moyo (28) was attacked near Tshaka Early Childhood Development School in Makokoba while he was walking at around 07:40PM on Friday last week.

“He was in a police uniform walking from Makokoba to report for duty at Mzilikazi Police Station. When he got near Tshaka Early Childhood Development School, Xolisani Tshuma and his unidentified partner in crime emerged from a dark spot and ordered Moyo to stop. While Moyo was trying to figure out what was happening Tshuma hit him (Moyo) on the head with a rock, causing him to fall,” said Moyo’s close friend.

While Moyo was lying on the ground bleeding from the head, the source said, Tshuma’s accomplice hit Moyo on the head again with a rock.

“Moyo screamed for help. A fellow policeman, who was using the same road, heard his cries and came to his rescue,” said the source.

The source added: “Tshuma and his unidentified friend took to their heels and the policeman pursued them. Tshuma was apprehended but his accomplice got away. Tshuma surrendered Moyo’s cellphone which he had stolen. He was taken to Mzilikazi Police Station.”

Moyo was rushed to Mpilo Central Hospital where he was admitted and discharged.- B- Metro