Viral Video Leads to Arrests: Concession Police Nab Men For Savagely Beating Man Accused of Sugarcane Theft

Police have identified and arrested two men and one teenage boy from Concession who gained notoriety for ruthlessly thrashing a man they accused of stealing sugarcane.
In a statement released on Saturday, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Paul Nyathi also gave an update on the condition of the assault victim.

 

  1. Assistant Commissioner Nyathi confirmed that the victim of the assault Beven Zenderani (25) has been located and taken to a local hospital for medical examination. Zenderani was assaulted on 18th February 2024.
    Additionally, police disclosed that they had successfully identified and arrested three suspects in connection with the heartless incident. The individuals in custody so far are Hardlife Mananga (21), Luckson Ruzive (30), and a 15-year-old juvenile who has been released into the care of his parents.

After rounding up the trio, the police dispatched a team to hunt down and arrest the prime suspect, James Gumbi, in Harare. Moreover, they are actively pursuing three other individuals believed to be connected to the incident.

Police unveil Details of the Heartless Incident

Allegations are that the victim was stopped by some of the suspects while walking in the company of a friend near James Gumbi’s plot. The suspects accused the victim and his friend of stealing the sugarcane they were eating from Gumbi’s plot.

The suspects called James Gumbi to the scene. They then took turns to assault Zenderani. The police have assured the public that more information will be provided regarding the investigation once James Gumbi has been arrested.

 

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