Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has said it is assisting with inquiries relating to five fugitives who are wanted by the Zambia Police Service in connection with various serious offences committed separately in Zambia, including aggravated robbery, theft and cybercrime.
ZRP has since released pictures of wanted suspects who are believed to be hiding in this country.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The Zimbabwe Republic Police, through the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, is working closely with the Zambia Police Service in strengthening cross-border police cooperation and combating transnational crime within the region.
“In this regard, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is assisting with inquiries relating to five fugitives who are wanted by the Zambia Police Service in connection with various serious offences committed separately in Zambia, including aggravated robbery, theft and cybercrime.
“The individuals are believed to be in Zimbabwe and the Police are appealing to members of the public for any information which may assist in establishing their whereabouts and facilitate appropriate lawful action in accordance with the applicable legal and police cooperation frameworks.”
The fugitives are. Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, who is wanted in connection with aggravated robbery, attempted murder, and escaping from lawful custody, Kaizar Peter Zulu, who is wanted in connection with the conversion of a motor vehicle, threatening violence, and assault.
The others are Enock Mwanza, Robert Ng’uni and Susan Chileshe, who are both wanted for unauthorised access to a computer system and unauthorised interference with a computer system.
He said any members of the public who may have information regarding the whereabouts of any of the individuals are urged to report to the nearest Police Station or contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or via WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or call INTERPOL NCB Harare on +263242700099.
“Members of the public are encouraged not to approach or confront any of the Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates its commitment to strengthening cooperation with regional and international law-enforcement partners in preventing and combating transnational organised and serious crime,” he said.
“Such police-to-police cooperation is essential in ensuring that criminals do not exploit national borders to evade justice, while at the same time upholding the rule of law and respecting the legal processes of the respective countries.”
