TellZim reporter
Following a spate of armed robberies that occurred around Masvingo province between March 2022 and May 2023, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) recently arrested two of the suspects responsible for over 25 robbery cases.
ZRP confirmed the arrests on their official Twitter handle on May 5, 2023.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Nelson Masvingo (44) and Frank Tirivani (36) in connection with 25 armed robbery cases which occurred between March 2022 and May 2023 in Masvingo.
“On 1st May 2023, detectives from CID Masvingo arrested Nelson Masvingo at village 13 Crown Range, Zaka after CCTV footage linked him to a case of armed robbery which occurred at Musvovi Business Centre, Renco, Masvingo. The suspect implicated two other suspects who are still at large and Frank Tirivani, leading to his arrest at Ringirayi village, Zaka,” read the tweet.
Police also recovered an AK 47 and some stolen goods hidden in a cave in Chivamba area of Zaka.
“The arrest led to the recovery of an AK 47 rifle which was hidden in a cave in Chivamba area, Zaka, with a magazine of 31 live rounds of ammunition, five cellphones, an HP Laptop, satchel, two machetes, a comforter blanket and US$ 50.
“The suspects are linked to 25 cases of armed robbery and one of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred at Manjirenji Game Park, Chiredzi in March 2022 where an AK 47 with 31 live rounds of ammunition were stolen. The suspects cleared a case of robbery which occurred at Machava clinic, Zaka in January 2023 and four robbery cases which occurred at Gororo Business Centre, Chivi in May 2023,” added the tweet.
Police however urged business people to enhance security at their premises while at the same time declaring war on armed robbery syndicates.
