Two Men Arrested, Third Accomplice Sought In Redcliff Armed Robbery And Rape Cases

Police have confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to rape and a series of armed robbery cases that took place in Redcliff, Kwekwe, between 2 and 3 September 2025.

In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the suspects as 43-year-old Mpandawana Masango and Thandazani Moyo, also known as Faa. He said:

“On 03rd September 2025, detectives from CID Kwekwe received information that Mpandawana Masango was using a cellphone stolen at a house in Angelbert, Redcliff on 03rd September 2025 at around 0400 hours.

“The detectives tracked the suspect leading to his arrest in Nkuluman 5, Bulawayo and the recovery of two cellphones.

“Mpandawana Masango implicated Thandazani Moyo leading to his arrest in Western area, Bulawayo and recovery of the suspects’ getaway car, a Honda Fit, registration number ADU 9899.”

“The suspects are being linked to seven cases of robbery, including the one which occurred on 02nd September 2025 at a house in Musgrave, Redcliff where USD 7 51.00 and ZAR 400.00 cash as well as a cellphone were stolen and another case of robbery and rape which occurred on 03rd September 2025 where one of the suspects sexually abused the complainant before stealing cash and a cellphone.

Commissioner Nyathi added that the suspects are also assisting with investigations into a robbery that occurred on 3 September 2025 at a house in Angelbert, Redcliff, where US$5,000 in cash and a cellphone were stolen. He said:

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the suspects’ accomplice, Trust Mubvumbi.

“Anyone with information to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197, or report at any nearest Police Station.”

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