The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested seven suspects in connection with a series of armed robberies in Beitbridge and Chegutu, and recovered imitation pistols, ammunition and other exhibits.
In a statement issued on Monday, 28 September, ZRP Chief Staff Officer Press and Public Relations, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the arrest of six men linked to a spate of robberies targeting service stations and lodges in Beitbridge between 16 and 21 May 2026.
The six have been identified as Clatton Dube (36), Tapiwa Trymore Moyo (38), Philimon Bernard Dambwara (34), Nyasha Muparira (45), Jameson Chikozho (25) and Stanley Shumba (22).
According to police, detectives received information that the gang was planning another robbery on the night of 27 September 2026 and had gathered at Mfelandawonye in Beitbridge. Officers proceeded to the area, tracked the suspects and arrested Dube.
“Detectives acted on received information that the suspects were planning to commit another robbery during the night on 27th September 2026 and were at Mfelandawonye, Beitbridge,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
“They proceeded to the area, tracked the suspects and arrested one of the suspects, Clatton Dube, who, upon interviewing, implicated the other suspects, leading to their subsequent arrest.
“The suspects led to the recovery of two Blow P29 air pistols, each fitted with a magazine of two blank cartridges, one 9mm live round and one 9mm spent cartridge, a metal lever believed to have been used in the commission of the robbery cases and an Oppo A75 cellphone.
“So far, the suspects are linked to six counts of armed robbery, including a robbery which occurred at Redan Service Station, Beitbridge on 16th May 2026, a robbery which occurred at Cossy Lodge, Beitbridge on 20th May 2026, a robbery which occurred at Mother’s Lodge, Shule Shule, Beitbridge on 21st May 2026, where property and cash amounting to ZIG 969 570-00 were stolen, among other cases.”
In a separate incident on the same day, police in Chegutu arrested Tawanda Venge (41) in connection with four cases of armed robbery.
“Meanwhile, on 27th September 2026, police in Chegutu arrested Tawanda Venge (41) in connection with four cases of armed robbery which occurred on the same day in Chegutu,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
“The suspect, together with three accomplices who are still at large, robbed three complainants at Adlui Farm, Rogate Farm and a local mine while armed with machetes and a pistol. They stole two cellphones, a power bank, cash and 200kg of gold pregnant carbon.”
Commissioner Nyathi commended members of the public for supplying useful information which led to the arrests.
He urged the public to continue reporting criminal activities through the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, on WhatsApp on 0712 800 197, or at any nearest police station.
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