By Meditation Mposi
A three-men gang from Chiredzi and Zaka were arrested on March 27 for stealing 12 cattle, with all the stolen cattle being recovered.
Lovemore Dzoro (46) of Ringisai Village, Chief Bota, Zaka, Lazarous Dzingai (25) and Elliot Hwende (48) of Village 1, Crown Range, Chief Neromwe, Chiredzi were all arrested for stealing twelve cattle at Almos Manyevere at Rushangarumwe Village, Three Hectares, and Chiredzi on March 26.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the arrest and applauded members of the public for supplying information which led to the arrest of the accused persons.
“I confirm the arrest of Dzoro, Dzingai and Hwende. We applaud the public for supplying information which led to the arrest of the accused persons.
“In the same vein the police shall continue to work hand in glove with the community in curbing stock theft,” said Dhewa.
On the day in question, Dzoro, Dzingai and Hwende stole twelve cattle from Manyevere’s kraal. A police report was made and on March 27 police received a tipoff that Dzoro and Dzingai were seen driving cattle heading to Zaka leading to their arrest at Chekenyere Business Center driving five cattle belonging to Manyevere.
Through investigations, the remaining seven cattle were recovered at Hwende’s homestead. The total value of the cattle stolen is US$3 300.