Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
IS this the big breakthrough that the police have been looking for in their investigations into the US$4 million Ecobank heist in Bulawayo last year?
Two men who are suspected to be linked to the heist were on Saturday arrested in South Africa.
In a statement, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said Abraham Temayi Vumbunu and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu were arrested for the heist, which occurred on October 3 last year.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of two suspects in connection with the US$4 million Bulawayo Ecobank robbery heist.
“The suspects were arrested on July 5, 2025, in the Republic of South Africa. The due processes of the law are now taking effect for the suspects’ extradition to Zimbabwe.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is still pursuing the arrest of the other suspects who are linked to this case.
“Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that comprehensive efforts to arrest all suspects who are committing criminal acts in the country and escape to neighbouring countries will be religiously pursued for the law to take its course without fear or favour.
“We also urge the media to be cautious and patient in reporting events relating to the Ecobank robbery as leads on the suspects and their activities unfold.
“More details in relation to this case will be released in due course,” said Comm Nyathi.
Mathew Masinge