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Sinokubonga Nkala [email protected]
Three men were arrested in Bulawayo after a shootout with police, linking them to a string of robbery cases involving stolen vehicles and murder.
Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22) and Onias Tembo (19) were linked to vehicle robberies in Bulawayo and Gwanda which occurred between July and November 2024.
On 25 November 2024, a Bulawayo police task force received a tip that led them to the suspects, who were tracked to a hideout in Luveve, Bulawayo.
A shootout followed after the suspects fired on detectives.
In a dramatic turn of events, the suspects were overpowered and apprehended, leading to a significant breakthrough in the case.
A search scene yielded a 9mm FN Browning Pistol, loaded with three live rounds, along with eight spent cartridges.
In an official press statement, the police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “The suspects are being linked to three armed robbery cases including a case of robbery which occurred on 01 October 2024 along Jungle Road, Harrisville, and Bulawayo where a Toyota Fun Cargo, registration number AEA 5078 was stolen after the suspects hired the vehicle from Bulawayo CBD to Harrisville.
“The suspects are also clearing a robbery case which occurred on 13th November 2024 at Reigate Township, Bulawayo where a Honda Fit vehicle, registration number, ADU 1198, a cellphone as well as ZAR 500-00 and USD 15.00 were stolen and another robbery case which occurred on 20th November 2024 at Chigumira Business Centre, Bulawayo where a Ford Ranger vehicle, registration number AFN 6255 was stolen. The vehicle was recovered at a railway crossing in Spitzkop, Gwanda.”
Meanwhile, the Police are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspect, Elvis Charakupa (41) whose known address is 96/7878 Mpopoma Bulawayo. Anyone with information to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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