Crime writer
Two foreign nationals were on Monday (9 March) arrested by police in Karoi following a strings of robbery cases in Harare and surrounding areas.
Said Zimbabwe Republic Police national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi in a statement:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of two foreign nationals, Aruna Saidu and Foday Kamry in connection with a string of robbery cases in Harare and surrounding areas.
“On 9 March, 2025, CID homicide, Harare and Police special tasks troop, Chikurubi, acted on a tip and tracked down the suspects who were reported to be in Karoi.The officers intercepted the suspects near Spar Karoi, leading to a high speed chase and a shootout with the police.
“The police disarmed the victims and recovered a white Mercedes Benz, an FN Browning pistol, a canik 55 pistol, two spent cartridge cases and two magazines charged with 25 rounds, as well as other items including peeper spray and a hammer.”
Commissioner Nyathi commended members of the public for providing information to the police, leading to the arrests of the suspects.