Shocking Robbery at Chikwanha VIP Bar in Chitungwiza, Suspect Appears in Court
A 47-year-old man from Chitungwiza has appeared in court over allegations of robbery and unlawful possession of camouflage uniforms. Robson Mhandu stands accused of stealing a car from a motorist and assaulting him at Chikwanha VIP Bar, leaving the victim with injuries all over his body.
The Robbery
On July 30, the complainant was sitting in his car at VIP bar, Chikwanha Shopping Centre, when three men approached him, opened the unlocked doors, and forced him out of the car. They then assaulted him and drove off in his car, leaving him behind. The car contained cash and a pair of Nike sneakers, reported Herald.
Police Report
The victim reported the incident to ZRP Zengeza, and the car was later found abandoned along the Harare-Mahusekwa road. The complainant identified his stolen sneakers being worn by the accused person on July 31, leading to his arrest.
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Accomplice Implicated
During his interview with detectives, Mhandu implicated Gibson NFPK as his accomplice. Detectives searched NFPK’s house and found army fatigues, which the accused was unable to explain.
In Court
Mhandu appeared before a Harare magistrate, facing charges of robbery and unlawful possession of camouflage uniforms. He was remanded in custody.
Another Robbery Story
Four suspected armed robbers and burglars have been arrested in Bulawayo for their involvement in a gang of six that has been raiding mines and companies in and around the city.
Suspects and Stolen Property Recovered
Police have since recovered a pellet gun that was being used in the robberies. The suspects are Prince Ndlovu (27), Meander Takudzwa Muzavazi (25), Brighton Ncube (27), and Khulekani Tshuma (40), all of Bulawayo.
The suspects were arrested on charges of armed robbery and unlawful entry and theft.
Details of the Arrest
Acting CID spokesperson Detective Assistant Inspector Rachel Muteweri gave details of the arrest. On Thursday last week, Ndlovu and Muzavazi armed with an okapi knife and an iron bar threatened the security guard at a garage in Bulawayo.
The guard was able to raise an alarm and an alert armed security guard manning a nearby premise reacted to the call. A warning shot was fired to subdue the pair, resulting in the arrest of Ndlovu.
Two Other Suspects at Large
Ndlovu was reportedly terrorizing mining areas in Inyathi, Nkayi, and Filabusi with his accomplices Brighton Ncube, Khulekani Tshuma, and two others only known as SaNoel and Mkandla, who are still at large.
