Chronicle EditorPeter Matika, [email protected]
POLICE in Bulawayo shot and killed two suspected armed robbers on Sunday evening following a raid at a bushy area behind Mpilo Central Hospital.
National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, saying the two suspects have been under surveillance following a spate of armed robberies in and around Bulawayo.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a shootout incident and subsequent death of two armed robbery suspects, Aleck Moyo (37) and Bongani Tshuma (41).
“On 18th August 2024, detectives from CID Homicide, Bulawayo received information that the suspects who were wanted for armed robbery were staying at a bushy area between Mpilo Central Hospital and Richmond, Bulawayo in a bid to evade arrest,” said Comm Nyathi.
He said detectives acted on the information and conducted a raid at the area.
“The suspects began to fire at the detectives leading to a shootout. Subsequently, the suspects were overpowered leading to the recovery of a Cannic pistol with a magazine of four rounds and an Astra Revolver with two rounds,” said Comm Nyathi.
He said the suspects sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to United Bulawayo Group of Hospitals where they died upon admission.
“The suspects are linked to five armed robbery cases, which occurred between 06 March 2024 and 29 July 2024, including a case of robbery, which occurred on 07 May 2024 at Phatalika Village, Nyangazonke Sunyetsen, where household goods, a Honda CVR vehicle registration number AEA 9034 and Toyota Surf vehicle, registration number ABC 6251 were stolen,” said Comm Nyathi.
He said the suspects were also linked to a case of armed robbery, which occurred on 29 July at a bushy area in Nkulumane 12.
“They stole a Honda Fit vehicle, registration number ADX 7925 and three cellphones. The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against armed robbery cases in the country.
“The crack teams set up by the Zimbabwe Republic Police command are alert and will ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favour,” said Comm Nyathi.
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