Two suspects in Bulawayo die in shootout with police

Danisa Masuku

In a Press Statement, National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the death of two suspected robbers who were wanted for a spate of criminal activities in and around Bulawayo who died following a shootout with police.

The two are Aleck Moyo (37) and Bongani Tshuma (41). The incident occurred on Sunday in Bulawayo.

Detectives from CID Homicide received a tip-off that the suspects were staying at a bushy area between Mpilo Hospital and Richmond.

The detectives then raided the area and upon seeing the police, the suspects opened fire, leading to a shootout.

Subsequently, the suspects were overpowered, leading to the recovery of a pistol with a magazine of four rounds and an Astra Revolver with two rounds.

Commissioner Nyathi said the suspects sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to United Bulawayo Hospitals where they died upon admission.

“The suspects are linked to five armed robbery cases which occurred between March 6, 2024 and July 29, 2024, including a case of robbery which occurred on May 7, 2024 at Phatalika Village, Nyangazonke Sun-Yet-Sen, where household goods, a Honda CVR vehicle registration number AEA 9034 and Toyota Surf vehicle, registration number ABC 6251 were stolen.

“Further, the suspects are clearing a case of robbery which occurred on July 29, 2024 at a bushy area in old Nkulumane 12, Bulawayo where a Honda Fit vehicle, registration number ADX 7925 and three cell phones were stolen.

“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 police command are alert and will ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favour,” he said.