Two women from Bulawayo have been remanded in custody on charges of orchestrating and facilitating armed robberies between September and October this year. Sekai Vumbunu, 45, and Florence Chisiri, 33, appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court, facing two counts of armed robbery. Prosecutors say the pair, along with accomplices, raided Nkolozi Bureau De Change in September, stealing US$16,668, ZAR151,800, a Defense pistol, and a DVR recorder. In a separate incident the following month, they allegedly robbed forex dealer Edmore Vundla of US$35,000 and another victim, Mathuthu, of US$1,000.
The robbers used two hired vehicles, a grey Toyota Fortuner and a purple Toyota Vitz, both reportedly rented by Chisiri. Police recovered the Toyota Fortuner from Solomon Dube, an accomplice, who is believed to have participated in both robberies. The total estimated loss from the incidents is US$36,000 and ZAR211,800. Investigations continue, with other suspects still at large.
The robbers used two hired vehicles, a grey Toyota Fortuner and a purple Toyota Vitz, both reportedly rented by Chisiri. Police recovered the Toyota Fortuner from Solomon Dube, an accomplice, who is believed to have participated in both robberies. The total estimated loss from the incidents is US$36,000 and ZAR211,800. Investigations continue, with other suspects still at large.
