By A Correspondent

In a dramatic turn of events, a significant sum of US$75,000, believed to be part of the lobola money paid by controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo for his wife Lulu Muteke, was stolen in a daring raid on Tuesday morning.

The theft occurred at Alpha Omega Farm in Marondera, where up to 19 armed gunmen reportedly stormed the property in the dead of night, according to ZimLive.

The robbery comes just days after Chivayo made headlines by paying a hefty lobola amount for Lulu Muteke. It is believed that Chivayo paid over US$100,000 in total for the lobola, a traditional bride price, but a portion of the money, specifically US$75,000, was reportedly taken during the raid.

The amount was allegedly in cash and was meant to be part of the formal lobola agreement between Chivayo and Muteke’s family.

Witnesses claim the gunmen were heavily armed and managed to overpower those at the farm, making off with the substantial sum before fleeing the scene. Authorities were alerted shortly after the raid, and police have since launched an investigation into the theft.

Chivayo, known for his controversial business dealings, made headlines last week after he reportedly paid the large lobola sum to Lulu’s parents, which stirred public conversation about the lavish amount involved in a traditional custom. While the theft has raised questions, sources close to the family have not confirmed whether the stolen cash was solely part of the lobola payment or included other financial arrangements.

The police are actively pursuing leads, and it is expected that the robbery will add fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding Chivayo’s business dealings and personal life. However, at this stage, the focus remains on recovering the stolen money and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

As the investigation continues, the theft has left many questioning the audacity of the criminals involved and the high-profile nature of the incident, given Chivayo’s prominence in Zimbabwe’s business and social circles.