The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection with a spate of armed robberies that occurred in Beitbridge between 19 June and 20 August 2025.
The suspects, identified as Tinashe Nkomo, alias Sadamu or Jeck (39), Future Moyo (35), Decent Moyo (35), Obey Chiware (38), Wiseman Muleya (30), Tendai Mapira (45), Khumbulani Mabhena (42), and Admire Charumbira (36), were implicated in multiple thefts involving cash, cellphones, and airtime vouchers.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that investigations began after detectives from CID Beitbridge received information linking Future Moyo to a robbery on 27 July 2025 at a residence in Garikai, where ZAR 15 000 and two cellphones were stolen from an airtime vendor.
Moyo was arrested while selling airtime vouchers at a discounted rate and subsequently revealed the identities of the other suspects.
Following their arrests, police recovered a Girsan pistol loaded with 36 rounds, two getaway vehicles, a Honda Fit (registration AEO 9989) and a Toyota Probox (registration AGT 7877), as well as airtime vouchers valued at US$310.
The suspects are believed to be responsible for at least nine armed robbery cases in the area, including attacks on homes and businesses where huge amounts of cash, airtime vouchers, and other valuables were stolen. Added Commissioner Nyathi:
“The suspects are clearing nine cases of robbery including the one which occurred on 01st July 2025 at a house at SDP New Stands area, Beitbridge where ZAR 4 000.00 and USD 3 000.00 cash as well as two cellphones and another robbery case which occurred on 16th July 2025 at a shop at SDP New Stands area, Beitbridge where ZAR 27 100.00 and USD 130.00 cash, two cellphones and shoes were stolen.
“The suspects are further linked to a case of robbery which occurred on 13th August 2025 at Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge where an airtime vendor was attacked before USD 1 200.00 and ZAR 2 000.00 as well as airtime vouchers worth USD 2 500.00 were stolen and another case of robbery which occurred at a house at New Stands area, Beitbridge where ZAR 99 400.00 and USD 1 550.00 cash and a cellphone were stolen.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds the public for providing positive information which led to the arrest of the suspects.
“The public is encouraged to continue reporting suspicious criminal activities on National Complaints number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest Police Station.”
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