Two suspects accused of robbing Ellis Robins High School in Mabelreign lost their bid for pretrial release after a judge cited serious charges and flight risks. Justice Emilia Muchawa ruled that Marlvin Magumura and Tonderai Nyamukondiwa must stay in custody while awaiting trial for armed robbery, illegal explosives possession and firearm offenses.
Police say five attackers stormed the campus on May 28, 2025, around 10 p.m., assaulting a security guard and using explosives to breach a strong room. The group stole two cellphones, cash totaling $685, airtime worth $25 and groceries valued at $74 from the tuckshop before fleeing.
Officers arrested accomplice Jeremiah Makaza on July 10 with burglary tools and learned about the other suspects through questioning. A shootout erupted when police confronted Magumura and Nyamukondiwa at the PaMasimbi intersection, leading to their capture and the discovery of weapons and explosives in their vehicle.
Police say five attackers stormed the campus on May 28, 2025, around 10 p.m., assaulting a security guard and using explosives to breach a strong room. The group stole two cellphones, cash totaling $685, airtime worth $25 and groceries valued at $74 from the tuckshop before fleeing.
Officers arrested accomplice Jeremiah Makaza on July 10 with burglary tools and learned about the other suspects through questioning. A shootout erupted when police confronted Magumura and Nyamukondiwa at the PaMasimbi intersection, leading to their capture and the discovery of weapons and explosives in their vehicle.
