Suspected armed robber arrested in connection with Chitungwiza robbery; police hunt for five accomplices

Sources familiar with the matter said the case, recorded under reference CR 188/07/2026, involves two counts of alleged theft of trust funds

Freeman Razemba

Senior Reporter

A 28-year-old suspected armed robber who was part of a six-man gang that raided a tuckshop in Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza, on Tuesday before stealing US$380 cash and a cellphone has been arrested.

Police are now looking for five other suspects in connection with the case.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Lewis Kanyenze, aged 28, in connection with a case of robbery which occurred in Chitungwiza on October 28, 2025,” he said.

“The suspect, together with five accomplices who were armed with unidentified pistols, allegedly attacked a complainant at a grocery tuckshop in Zengeza 4.

“The suspects threatened to shoot the complainant while demanding cash, and went on to steal US$380 and a cellphone. Police have since recovered a CZ 70 pistol.”