Conrad Mupesa
Mashonaland West Bureau
THREE men have been arrested in connection with the theft of 105 metres of Zesa Holdings copper cables from an irrigation pivot at Pondoro Farm, also known as Romsey Farm, in Lion’s Den.
The incident occurred on October 8, with the suspects allegedly cutting the cables and burning off their plastic insulation to extract the copper.
The suspects, identified as Jonathan Banda (26), Kudakwashe Madzora (32) and Mondreck Banda (20), were arrested by police in Murereka, Lions’ Den following investigations into the theft.
ZRP Mashonaland West provincial spokesperson Inspector Ian Kohwera confirmed the arrests, saying police tracked down the suspects at Angwa Bridge.
The stolen cables were recovered, along with a hacksaw allegedly used in committing the offence.
