Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on allegations of supplying an axe to her boyfriend, which was used to commit an armed robbery in Ntabazinduna.
The woman, Barbra Sithole and her boyfriend are alleged to have gone to the victim’s house, where the boyfriend struck the complainant and stole a cellphone and US$280 before escaping.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the boyfriend, who is still at large.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “The ZRP confirms the arrest of Barbra Sithole, aged 26, in connection with a robbery case which occurred on November 7, 2026, at Mafanisa Village in Ntabazinduna.
“The suspect allegedly supplied an axe to her boyfriend, who is yet to be arrested, and they both proceeded to the complainant’s residence, where the boyfriend struck the complainant and stole a cellphone and US$280 before escaping. The victim is currently receiving treatment at United Bulawayo Hospital.”
