By A Correspondent

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the capture of three suspects—Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22), and Onias Tembo (19)—in connection with a string of robbery incidents that occurred in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July and November 2024.

According to a statement released by ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Tuesday, a police task force in Bulawayo acted on a tip-off regarding the suspects’ involvement in the robberies. On November 25, 2024, the suspects were tracked to a hideout in Luveve, Bulawayo, where they opened fire on the detectives, triggering a shootout.

The police successfully disarmed the suspects and made the arrests, recovering a 9 mm FN Browning Pistol, three live rounds, and eight spent cartridges.

The arrested individuals are believed to be behind several armed robbery cases, including one on October 1, 2024, on Jungle Road in Harrisville, Bulawayo. During that incident, a Toyota Fun Cargo (registration number AEA 5078) was stolen after the suspects hired the vehicle from Bulawayo’s Central Business District to Harrisville.