POLICE in Mashonaland West have arrested five men in connection with a spate of armed robberies that occurred at Gunguhwe Shopping Centre in Siakobvu, Kariba District, in the early hours of September 2, 2026.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the arrests in a statement. The suspects were identified as Lloyd Mupedzanhamo (37), Emmanuel Baruti (33), Malven Mupedzanhamo (23), Shelton Heberson Mwayera (23) and Tatenda Murehwa (19).
According to the ZRP, the group, which was allegedly armed with axes, targeted three shops at around 0100 hours. They reportedly made off with cash, cellphones, bags, clothes and other valuables with an estimated total value of US$3,470.
Following investigations, police recovered several items from the suspects. These include US$46 and 41 Kwacha in cash, 14 cellphones, several clothing items, one balaclava, an axe, multiple satchel bags and power banks.
Commissioner Nyathi said investigations are ongoing and the suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
The ZRP has reiterated its commitment to fighting crime in rural business centres and urged communities to work closely with police by reporting suspicious activity.
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