{"id":101120,"date":"2024-11-27T22:16:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T20:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/three-armed-robbers-aged-22-19-and-18-exchange-fire-with-detectives"},"modified":"2024-11-28T00:21:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T22:21:24","slug":"three-armed-robbers-aged-22-19-and-18-exchange-fire-with-detectives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/three-armed-robbers-aged-22-19-and-18-exchange-fire-with-detectives","title":{"rendered":"Three Armed Robbers, Aged 22, 19, And 18 Exchange Fire With Detectives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a shoot-out incident and the subsequent arrest of Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22), and Onias Tembo (19) in connection with a series of robbery cases in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July 2024 and November 20, 2024.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on Tuesday, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said on November 25, 2024, a police crack team in Bulawayo received a tip-off linking the suspects to the robbery cases.<\/p>\n

The suspects were tracked and spotted at their hideout in Luveve, Bulawayo, where they fired at detectives, leading to a shootout.<\/p>\n

The detectives disarmed and arrested the suspects, leading to the recovery of a 9 mm FN Browning Pistol with three live rounds and eight empty cartridges. Reads the statement:<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a shoot-out incident and subsequent arrest of Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22) and Onias Tembo (19) in connection with a series of robbery cases where motor vehicles were targeted in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July 2024 and 20th November 2024.
\nOn 25th November 2024, a police crack team in Bulawayo received a tip-off linking the suspects to the robbery cases.<\/p>\n

The suspects were tracked and spotted at their hideout in Luveve, Bulawayo, where they fired at detectives, leading to a shootout.<\/p>\n

Subsequently, the suspects were disarmed and arrested. The arrest led to the recovery of a 9 mm FN Browning Pistol with three live rounds as well as eight empty cartridges.<\/p>\n

The suspects are being linked to three armed robbery cases including a case of robbery which occurred on 01st October 2024 along Jungle Road, Harrisville, Bulawayo where a Toyota Fun Cargo, registration number AEA 5078 was stolen after the suspects hired the vehicle from Bulawayo CBD to Harrisville.<\/p>\n

The suspects are also clearing a robbery case which occurred on 13th November 2024 at Reigate Township, Bulawayo where a Honda Fit vehicle, registration number, ADU 1198, a cellphone as well as ZAR 500-00 and USD 15.00 were stolen and another robbery case which occurred on 20th November 2024 at Chigumira Business Centre, Bulawayo where a Ford Ranger vehicle, registration number AFN 6255 was stolen. The vehicle was recovered at a railway crossing in Spitzkop, Gwanda.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspect, Elvis Charakupa (41) whose known address is 96\/7878 Mpopoma Bulawayo.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information to contact National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no going back in the fight against armed robbery cases in the country.<\/p>\n

The crack teams set up by the Zimbabwe Republic Police command are alert and will ensure that the law takes its course without fear or favour.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a shoot-out incident and the subsequent arrest of Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22), and Onias Tembo (19) in connection with a series of robbery cases in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July 2024 and November 20, 2024. 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