Staff writer
Businessman, Wicknell Chivhayo has offered a reward of $100 000 after 20 armed robbers on Tuesday early morning (18 March)broke into his inlaws’ homestead in Marondera and got away with $75 000 believed to be part of his lobola money, and other valuables.
Wrote Chivhayo on his social media account:
“It is with UTMOST REGRET that I share a very UNFORTUNATE incident that occurred at my in-laws’ residence in Marondera during the early hours of this morning , 18th March 2025. According to information confirmed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police , a case of armed robbery is under investigation involving 20 suspects who UNLAWFULLY gained access to my in-law’s residence at Alpha and Omega Farm and stole a significant sum of MONEY and various valuable items. I STRONGLY CONDEMN such cowardly criminal conduct and kindly request the public to cooperate with the police by providing any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of these offenders.
To support this PUBLIC effort , I am offering a reward of USD 100,000 in hard CASH to anyone who will provide CREDIBLE information leading to the positive IDENTIFICATION of ANY or ALL of these SHAMELESS robbers , their residential locations or other significant particulars and ultimately their ARREST. This reward is offered on a NO QUESTIONS ASKED basis , provided any of the culprits are identified and apprehended.”