By James Gwati-The Zimbabwe National Army Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda has been implicated in series of robbery cases in Mashonaland west province, his office has confirmed and said that the cases were committed by fake soldiers. 

In a statement, ZNA spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Alphios Makotore said they have received numerous reports of such criminal activities.

“The Zimbabwe National Army would like to alert members of the public that a gang of armed robbers is on the prowl in Mashonaland West province,” Makotore said.

“The robbers are using the names of the ZNA and ZRP [Zimbabwe Republic Police] to dupe unsuspecting victims of their valuable property. They gain access into private premises upon production of fake search
warrants.”

He added: “The fake warrants are purportedly signed by the Commander Defence Forces claiming the bearer has authority to search premises or individuals and seize any articles which may lead to acts of terrorism.

“Unsuspecting members of the public have resultantly been robbed and there have been a number of reports of such robberies through the use of such fake search warrants in Chegutu, Kadoma, Chinhoyi, Christon Bank and Mazowe.”