By A Correspondent

A deadly confrontation between a security guard and illegal gold panners resulted in the death of one man at a gold mine in Guruve on October 24, 2024.

According to police reports, Simon Chiunye, a 36-year-old security guard, fatally shot Masango Titus, 33, with a Huglo shotgun.

Titus was part of a group of illegal gold panners who had invaded the mine.

Eyewitnesses claim that Chiunye was attacked by the group before opening fire.

The security guard sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Harare.

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have launched a probe into the incident.

“Guruve police are investigating a case of murder following the shooting incident at the gold mine,” said a police source .

“We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.”

The incident highlights the growing concern over illegal mining activities and the escalating violence associated with these operations.