Police detained Mkhululi Moyo, age 30, for alleged participation in violent crimes across Bulawayo and Tsholotsho. The suspect belongs to an armed gang that terrorized communities through carjacking and robbery operations. Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the arrest following investigations that began in July. Gang members wielded machetes and axes during their criminal activities. Accomplice Ndumiso Nxumalo provided testimony that led authorities to Moyo.
The criminal organization conducted attacks from June through the period of their capture. Victims lost cellphones, cash, and vehicles during multiple robbery incidents. One carjacking involved a white Toyota Wish, which the criminals abandoned in the Tsholotsho district. Officers recovered stolen phones through dealer investigations after Nxumalo cooperated with detectives. Themba Moyo remains wanted as the third gang member.
Authorities apprehended Mkhululi on September 9 while he attempted to sell stolen Samsung equipment on Lobengula Street. Public tips assisted police in locating the suspect during the arrest operation. The case proceeds to court, where charges await formal presentation.
The criminal organization conducted attacks from June through the period of their capture. Victims lost cellphones, cash, and vehicles during multiple robbery incidents. One carjacking involved a white Toyota Wish, which the criminals abandoned in the Tsholotsho district. Officers recovered stolen phones through dealer investigations after Nxumalo cooperated with detectives. Themba Moyo remains wanted as the third gang member.
Authorities apprehended Mkhululi on September 9 while he attempted to sell stolen Samsung equipment on Lobengula Street. Public tips assisted police in locating the suspect during the arrest operation. The case proceeds to court, where charges await formal presentation.