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Three suspected armed robbers who were wanted for committing a spate of carjacking cases in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July 2024 and November 20, 2024, have been arrested following a shootout in Bulawayo.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22) and Onias Tembo (19).
Commissioner Nyathi said, “On November 25, 2024, a police crack team in Bulawayo received a tip-off linking the suspects to the robbery cases. The suspects were tracked and spotted at their hideout in Luveve, Bulawayo. A shootout ensued.
“The suspects were subsequently disarmed and arrested. The arrest led to the recovery of a 9 mm FN Browning Pistol with three live rounds as well as eight empty cartridges.”
He said the suspects are being linked to three armed robbery cases, including one in which a Toyota Fun Cargo (registration number AEA 5078) was stolen on October 1, 2024, after the suspects hired the vehicle along Jungle Road in Harrisville, Bulawayo.
“On November 13, 2024, a Honda Fit (registration number ADU 1198), a cellphone, R500 and US$15 were stolen at Reigate Township, Bulawayo.
“Another robbery occurred on November 20, 2024, at Chigumira Business Centre in Bulawayo and a Ford Ranger (registration number AFN 6255) was stolen. The vehicle was recovered at a railway crossing in Spitzkop, Gwanda,” Commissioner Nyathi said.
Meanwhile, police are appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspect, Elvis Charakupa (41), whose known address is 96/7878 Mpopoma in Bulawayo.
Said Commissioner Nyathi: “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 are alert and will ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favour.”
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