Riverlea residents woke up to what sounded like a war zone. This came after zama zamas opened fire on each other in the area.
Law enforcement and private security respond to gunfire that had broke out between zama zamas in the Riverlea area, 27 October 2024. This area has been known for illegal mining activities. Picture: Shaun Holland/The Citizen
Special security forces said they responded to a call that gunfire had broken out at 10am and when they arrived at the scene, the illegal miners were shooting at each other using AK47’s and rifles. Law enforcement and private security responded to gunfire that had broken out between zama zamas in the Riverlea area, 27 October 2024. This area has been known for illegal mining activities. Picture: Shaun Holland/The Citizen
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