The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of suspected notorious armed robbers who have been terrorising the Mashonaland West province for a long time now.
In a statement, the ZRP said the robbers were caught in Kadoma yesterday after a shootout that happened at James area, Patchway.
“The ZRP confirms a shooting incident which occurred at James area, Patchway, Kadoma today at about 0800 hours between Police detectives and eight armed robbery suspects. Following a robbery incident which occurred at Innez Mine, Kadoma on 25/04/22 at 2300 hours.
“The Police crack team on armed robbery intercepted the suspect’s Nissan Caravan vehicle (AFH6988) which was used during the robbery and flagged it stop. The suspects tried to attack police officers with machetes and a shootout ensued resulting in the arrest of three suspects.” Read the statement.
The police believe the robbers were also involved in a series of armed robberies that occurred in Norton and Chegutu.
“Two of the suspects later died upon admission at Kadoma General Hospital due to the injuries sustained during the shootout. The gang is linked to a series of armed robbery cases which occurred in Kadoma, Norton and Chegutu.”
