Online Reporter
Senior Reporter
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on allegations of stealing 11 cattle in Nyanga before selling them to a farmer in the area for US$1 740.
Sylvester Tembo reportedly stole the cattle with his two accomplices who are still at large.
Upon his arrest, Tembo was found with US$500 cash, which was part of his share from the sale of the cattle.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.
“On May 8, 2025, police in Nyanga tracked and arrested Sylvester Tembo, aged 24, in connection with a case of stock theft which occurred at Jani Village, Katerere area in Ruwangwe during the night on May 7, 2025, where 11 cattle were stolen,” he said.
“Investigations by the Police revealed that the suspect and his accomplices, identified as Wellington Mupezeni and Nigel stole the cattle and sold them to Edson Gotekote at Sabamba Village for US$1 740.
“The arrest led to the recovery of the stolen cattle and US$500 cash, which had been given to Sylvester Tembo as his share from the selling of the stolen stock. The other suspects are on the run. Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station.”
