By A Correspondent- POlice in Harare has shot a notorious armed robber, who is part of a gang led by Musa Taj Abdul.

The suspect is nursing wounds at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare after being shot by cops while attempting to flee.

Musafare Mupamhanga, who was on bail was arrested along with other suspected armed robbers, Spicer Takawira, Leo Mandaza, Chamunorwa Takawira, Joseph Chinhema, Newman Watsikwa and James Nyakutsikwa.

His suspected colleagues, Spicer Takawira, Mandaza, Chamunorwa Takawira, Chinhema, Watsikwa and Nyakutsikwa appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday charged with robbery, unlawful entry into premises in aggravated circumstances and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Mupamhanga who was shot on the left leg during his arrest is under police guard in hospital.

-State media