By Desire Tshuma
HARARE — Two armed robbery suspects were shot in the legs and arrested in Chitungwiza on Wednesday after detectives from CID Homicide acted on a tip-off that they were hiding at Jambanja Business Centre in Unit C.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of John Nhira (40) and Obert Maveza (29), in connection with a series of armed robbery cases committed in Harare between January and December 2026.
On November 11, 2026, detectives received information that the suspects were at Jambanja Business Centre in Unit C, Chitungwiza. Acting on the tip-off, the detectives conducted a follow-up operation which resulted in their arrest following a shootout.
During the exchange of gunfire, both suspects sustained gunshot wounds to their legs and were admitted to a local hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment under police guard.
Their arrest led to the recovery of an air gun and a Tokarev pistol, which was stolen during a robbery at a house in Ashdown Park, Harare, in July 2026.
The latest arrests follow the apprehension of their alleged accomplices, Kudza Jamombe (36) and Chamunorwa Takawira (33), in September and October 2026, respectively.
The suspects are being linked to 10 armed robbery cases in which victims were attacked and robbed of cash and valuables.
Among the cases is a robbery at Cold Comfort, Harare, on August 3, 2026, where cash and valuables worth approximately US$8,120 were stolen.
In another incident on September 12, 2026, at a house in Madokero Estate, Harare, household property valued at approximately US$3,100 was stolen.
Police said investigations were continuing and urged members of the public to provide information that could assist in investigating and preventing criminal activities.
The public can contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report information at any nearest police station.