By A Correspondent-The Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested five armed robbers.

In a statement, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, Said:

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Thubelihle Ncube (34) and Sonto Sibanda (32) in connection with a spate of robbery cases that occurred during the period 13 August 2021 to 04 September 2021 in Bulawayo and Plumtree. The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspects, Simelweyinkosi Dube and Kaunda Ndlovu.

Meanwhile, on 5 September 2021, Police officers manning a roadblock at Nottingham turn off, Beitbridge arrested Hoko Senzangakona (39), Fanuel Mbedzi, Mashudu Mbedzi (30) and Prince Ndou (30) for a robbery case that occurred in Toporo Village 9 Beitbridge on the same date, in which the suspects robbed the complainant US$120 cash and two cellphones.

The arrest led to the recovery of a blood-stained axe, knife, knobkerrie, sjambock, and 2 cell phones.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns criminals involved in robbery cases that their days are numbered and the law will soon catch up with them.