Zimbabwe law enforcement authorities seek to imprison a woman charged with helping armed criminals leave jail facilities and sheltering them at her residence. Theresa Chenjerai, age 49, faced arrest Thursday because of alleged bribery involving fellow robbery suspect Munyaradzi Zakkaria. Officials claim they offered $150 to persuade a detective to testify favorably regarding their associate facing fifteen robbery charges at Norton court.
The Norton magistrate held Chenjerai and Zakkaria without requiring plea statements during Saturday proceedings. Both remain detained until Monday, March 3, when bail applications may proceed. Police reports identify Theresa Chenjerai as married to suspected armed robber Andrew Chenjerai, who currently lives outside prison on bail facing two violent crime counts. Authorities believe she orchestrated her husband's release from incarceration.
Andrew must appear before Harare judicial authorities on March 11 for robbery trial proceedings. Police additionally allege Theresa arranged Zakkaria's release from custody despite two armed robbery charges and then provided him shelter at her home, prompting authorities to request extended detention during trial preparations. Law enforcement officials express concern that Chenjerai might assemble criminal networks capable of disrupting urban safety through coordinated illegal activities.
Investigators maintain these individuals could interfere with ongoing police work, potentially obstructing justice as demonstrated through their cash offer attempting to derail robbery prosecutions. Case details reveal that on February 27, the pair allegedly conspired, offering $150 to Detective Sergeant Kwashira, hoping he would provide favorable testimony for their friend Nickson Tapuwa Mazaranye, possibly securing acquittal on fifteen robbery charges at Norton court.
The detective reportedly informed superior officer Detective Inspector Ndofirepi about the approach, leading authorities to establish surveillance monitoring interactions between suspects and police personnel. Officers arrested Zakkaria at Norton Police Station after allegedly transferring money to the detective. During questioning, Zakkaria reportedly admitted Theresa Chenjerai sent him with funds intended to secure Mazaranye's release from custody.
Prosecutors state additional investigation revealed collaboration between both suspects based on telephone communication records examined by authorities. The prosecution continues building evidence against both defendants as they prepare for upcoming court appearances next week.
The Norton magistrate held Chenjerai and Zakkaria without requiring plea statements during Saturday proceedings. Both remain detained until Monday, March 3, when bail applications may proceed. Police reports identify Theresa Chenjerai as married to suspected armed robber Andrew Chenjerai, who currently lives outside prison on bail facing two violent crime counts. Authorities believe she orchestrated her husband's release from incarceration.
Andrew must appear before Harare judicial authorities on March 11 for robbery trial proceedings. Police additionally allege Theresa arranged Zakkaria's release from custody despite two armed robbery charges and then provided him shelter at her home, prompting authorities to request extended detention during trial preparations. Law enforcement officials express concern that Chenjerai might assemble criminal networks capable of disrupting urban safety through coordinated illegal activities.
Investigators maintain these individuals could interfere with ongoing police work, potentially obstructing justice as demonstrated through their cash offer attempting to derail robbery prosecutions. Case details reveal that on February 27, the pair allegedly conspired, offering $150 to Detective Sergeant Kwashira, hoping he would provide favorable testimony for their friend Nickson Tapuwa Mazaranye, possibly securing acquittal on fifteen robbery charges at Norton court.
The detective reportedly informed superior officer Detective Inspector Ndofirepi about the approach, leading authorities to establish surveillance monitoring interactions between suspects and police personnel. Officers arrested Zakkaria at Norton Police Station after allegedly transferring money to the detective. During questioning, Zakkaria reportedly admitted Theresa Chenjerai sent him with funds intended to secure Mazaranye's release from custody.
Prosecutors state additional investigation revealed collaboration between both suspects based on telephone communication records examined by authorities. The prosecution continues building evidence against both defendants as they prepare for upcoming court appearances next week.
