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Pouderoyen businesswoman Ferida Wahab is now left counting her losses after gunmen invaded her general store on Saturday afternoon and carted off a large quantity of cash and valuables.
The 65-year-old businesswoman, along with her son, 29-year-old Kashieve Wahab; his wife, Siddeeqah Khan, and employee Jainarine Mahadeo, was in the business establishment when the robbery occurred, at about16:00hrs.
Guyana Times understands that two men reportedly rode up on bicycles, entered the business place and accosted the victims, who were all reportedly standing together. One of the men whipped out a firearm from his waist and pointed it at Mahadeo, demanding that he lie on the ground. The terrified Mahadeo complied.
The men then duct-taped the hands and mouths of their victims before proceeding to ransack the store and carting off gold jewellery and an undisclosed amount of cash and other valuables.
After the perpetrators escaped, the Police were alerted to the happenings. No arrest has as yet been made, but Police are continuing their investigations.