Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
SEVEN suspected armed robbers who were terrorising business people and farmers in Nyabira have been arrested.
Malvin Mohammed Maisiri (32), Leonard Mahwindo (26), Tension Mahwindo (26), Heavens Chimupenga (17), Moffat Mango (50), Kudakwashe Munemo (29) and Goodwill Muchimba (39) are facing charges of armed robbery.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.
“The arrest follows an armed robbery incident that occurred on May 5, 2026, at around 3 am where the suspects allegedly attacked the complainant while demanding cash and valuables before ransacking their house,” he said.
“The complainant alerted neighbours who swiftly proceeded to the scene and found the suspects still inside the house.
“Upon noticing the approaching residents, the suspects fled. However, members of the public pursued and apprehended one of the suspects.”
A Retay pistol, nine live rounds, four blank rounds and two pistol magazines were subsequently recovered.
The suspect implicated his accomplices, leading to their subsequent arrest in Nyabira and Chitungwiza.
Police recovered a Tokarev pistol, a magazine, one live round of ammunition, a bolt cutter and a bicycle, among other items.
The suspects are facing three other armed robbery cases which occurred in Nyabira on April 26, 2026, where cash and household goods were stolen.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police commends the Nyabira community for their swift and courageous response, which led to the arrest of one of the suspects,” Commissioner Nyathi said.
Meanwhile, the ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of outstanding suspects, only identified as “Good” and “Nyasha”.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest police station or contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800197.
