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Arron Nyamayaro
FOUR men have been arrested in connection with the recent armed robbery involving US$129 111 at Meru Service Station.
Willard Zvinorukwa, 48, Ernest Manzunzu, 45, Ashwin Mukondwa, 30 and Bornface Masora, 31, were arrested on Friday.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said detectives from CID Homicide Harare received information that one of the suspects involved in the robbery was in Chitungwiza.
“Zvinorukwa attempted to flee, prompting the detectives to fire warning shots.
“However, he continued to flee until the detectives shot him once on the right shin, leading to the arrest of the other three and he implicated eight other suspects who are still at large.
“Police investigations revealed that the suspects shared the loot and received varying amounts of cash, ranging from US$4,000 to US$10,000, which they used to purchase goods and lend money to others.
“Recovered items included US$16,240 cash, a wardrobe, a kitchen unit, a television set, kitchen utensils, and a cellphone,” said Comm Nyathi.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter