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Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter
POLICE have arrested two armed robbers, who they later shot and injured after trying to make good their escape during indications amid revelations that the pair are wanted for murder.
In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the two Talent Mutandwa (29) and Enock Maseko (35) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred on 27th January 2024 in Rondor, Chakari, Chegutu.
He said the masked duo, armed with machetes and knives robbed two people.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Talent Mutandwa (29) and Enock Maseko (35) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred on 27th January 2024 in Rondor, Chakari, Chegutu in which the suspects who were wearing balaclavas and armed with machetes and Colombian knives, attacked two victims before stealing cell phones and unknown amount of cash,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi.
He said on Saturday detectives from CID Chegutu received information and arrested Maseko who was aboard a silver Toyota Runx.
“The suspect’s arrest led to the recovery of a pistol, an okapi knife, a balaclava and machete. Enock Maseko led the detectives to Ingezi, Kadoma where Talent Mutandwa, was subsequently arrested. Talent Mutandwa’s arrest led to the recovery of a firearm and a dagger,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi.
He said the twosome then led the detectives to Martin Spur, Kadoma where they claimed to have hidden weapons used to commit robbery cases.
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said detectives shot the two suspects in the legs after they tried to escape during indications.
He said further investigations by police have revealed that the two evaded bail conditions for a murder case.
“The suspects are currently admitted at a hospital in Chegutu where they are receiving treatment. Investigations by the Police have revealed that the suspects are on warrant of arrest which was issued by Chegutu Magistrates Court on 16th January 2024 after they defaulted bail conditions on a murder case,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi.
He said Police has also established that the suspects are clearing cases of murder, robbery, malicious damage to property and attempted murder which occurred on 13th January 2024 at Pfupajena Stadium, Chegutu.
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against robbery cases and any form of confrontation clashes with Police crack teams will be met with appropriate response.
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