Detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested eight suspects in connection with a series of high-profile crimes, following a swift and coordinated two-day operation spanning four provinces.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests, noting that suspects were located in Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, and Mutare. The group is believed to be behind multiple armed robberies, thefts, and fraud incidents, with total losses estimated at nearly USD 1 million.
“Between 24 and 26 July 2025, ZRP officers apprehended several individuals linked to serious crimes committed between July 2023 and July 2025,” Commissioner Nyathi said.
He detailed that on 25 July, detectives from the CID Homicide Unit acted on a tip-off and arrested Mtandazo Ndlovu (40), Amard Ncube alias Jah (43), and Solomon Ngwenya (36) in connection with armed robberies across Bulawayo, Gweru, and Harare.
Their arrests led to the seizure of a Vizor pistol with a magazine carrying three live rounds, an additional 50 rounds of 0.38 mm ammunition, 15 rounds for the Vizor pistol, USD 3,100 in cash, and two 48-volt lithium batteries.
“These individuals are being linked to at least seven robbery cases, including a major heist in Harare’s CBD on 16 June 2025, where half a million U.S. dollars was stolen,” said Nyathi.
He further revealed that the trio is also implicated in a robbery at a service station along Khami Road in Bulawayo on 21 July 2025. During that incident, USD 31,265, ZAR 3,720, and a Toyota Raum (reg. AFD 9166) were stolen. Another related robbery took place in Magwegwe, Bulawayo on 29 April, where suspects made off with ZAR 83,000 and a cellphone.
Meanwhile, in a separate bust in Harare, police apprehended Fortune Banda (34), Promise Tshuma (30), Vincent Tembedza alias Dollar (27), and Queensley Ncube (25) for plotting an armed robbery at a mine in Beatrice on 26 July. The suspects reportedly planned to steal gold carbons.
A 9mm Deryia pistol was recovered from the group, along with two magazines—one loaded with four rounds, the other with fifteen.
In another operation in Mutare on 24 July, police arrested Marshal Munashe Munyuru (38) for allegedly stealing three vehicles in South Africa. His arrest resulted in the recovery of a Toyota Fortuner (reg. AFY 3564), a Mercedes-Benz, and a Ford Ranger Raptor.
According to police investigations, the Fortuner was reported stolen on 11 July 2023, the Ranger on 15 November 2023, and the Mercedes-Benz on 11 October 2024.
Commissioner Nyathi praised the success of the inter-provincial operations and reaffirmed the ZRP’s commitment to tackling organized crime across the country.
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