Police officers fatally wounded one robbery suspect and apprehended two accomplices after a dramatic pursuit through Chegutu streets last Friday. The criminal gang had rammed their Honda Fit into a Nissan Caravan kombi before threatening the driver with machetes and stealing US$266. Detectives located the trio five days later within Chegutu's central business district. Valentine Dipuka, age 30, and Tinashe Chimukono faced arrest, while Tafadzwa Mumba succumbed to gunshot injuries at a nearby medical facility. Officers recovered the getaway vehicle bearing registration number AEQ 5393 after the chase concluded.
Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the September 14 robbery occurred at Newfound Turn-off along the Chegutu-Chinhoyi Road. The suspects attempted escape when authorities moved to arrest them, prompting the high-speed pursuit. Police discharged firearms to disable the fleeing vehicle, which eventually stopped after sustaining significant damage. Nyathi emphasized that suspects should cooperate with law enforcement during arrests rather than resist. Citizens can report criminal activities through the National Complaints Desk or by contacting the authorities' WhatsApp numbers.
Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the September 14 robbery occurred at Newfound Turn-off along the Chegutu-Chinhoyi Road. The suspects attempted escape when authorities moved to arrest them, prompting the high-speed pursuit. Police discharged firearms to disable the fleeing vehicle, which eventually stopped after sustaining significant damage. Nyathi emphasized that suspects should cooperate with law enforcement during arrests rather than resist. Citizens can report criminal activities through the National Complaints Desk or by contacting the authorities' WhatsApp numbers.
