Four nabbed over Meru Service Station robbery

Four men were today arrested in connection with the recent armed robbery involving US$129 111 collected from three Meru Service Stations in Harare.

The four are Willard Zvinorukwa (48), Ernest Manzunzu (45), Ashwin Mukondwa (30), and Bornface Masora (31).

In a statement, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said detectives from CID Homicide Harare received information that one of the suspects was in Chitungwiza.

“Zvinorukwa attempted to flee, prompting the detectives to fire warning shots,” Commissioner Nyathi said.

“However, he continued to flee until the detectives shot him once on the right leg, leading to the arrest of the other three. He implicated eight other suspects who are still at large.

“Police investigations revealed that the suspects shared the loot and received varying amounts ranging from US$4 000 to US$10 000, which they used to purchase goods and lend money to others.

“Recovered items include US$16 240, a wardrobe, a kitchen unit, a television set, kitchen utensils, and a cellphone.”

Commissioner Nyathi said Masora has an outstanding warrant of arrest for an armed robbery case in Kadoma.

Menbers of the public were commended for supplying credible information that led to the arrest of the criminals.

The police reiterated that there is no going back in the fight against armed robbery cases in the country. The Herald