Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
A 34-year-old notorious armed robber who had escaped from lawful custody has been rearrested and sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing a fresh string of violent crimes while on the run.
David Munikwa, of Chipeta Village, Headman Gororo in Chief Shindi’s area of Chivi, was convicted of multiple armed robbery charges stemming from a series of attacks carried out with three accomplices.
According to a statement from Criminal Investigations Department (CID) spokesperson Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri, Munikwa was part of a four-man gang that orchestrated a series of robberies targeting homesteads.
The gang, which included Sonboy Pfuwayi, Tawanda Magudu and Masunda Masunda, was armed with three pistols when they raided three homes, robbing residents of cash, cellphones, clothing, recharge cards and other valuables.
They were eventually apprehended, but Munikwa escaped from police custody before going into hiding.
While on the run, he was implicated in additional robberies, prompting a renewed manhunt.
He was later rearrested and brought before the courts.
On June 30, he appeared before Magistrate Mrs Judith Zuyu at the Chiredzi Magistrates Court, where he was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
The State was represented by prosecutor Tanyaradzwa Tinago.
Detective Inspector Muteweri expressed appreciation to members of the public who provided information that led to Munikwa’s capture.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police wishes to extend its profound gratitude to members of the public for supplying useful information that led to the arrest of the accused.
“We are now appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of Reason Pfuwayi, who is still on the run.
“For more information get in touch with PGHQ WhatsApp number 0712800197 or CID WhatsApp number 0776988007.”
