The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested four suspects linked to a daring armed robbery at Meru Service Station in Kuwadzana, Harare, where over US$127,000 was stolen.
In a statement on Friday evening, the ZRP confirmed the arrest of Willard Zvinorukwa (48), Ernest Manzunzu (45), Ashwin Mukondwa (39), and Bornface Masora (31) in connection with the robbery, which took place on Monday, 3 March 2025. The suspects allegedly ambushed Hilary Hufa (47) as he was about to leave Meru Service Station along High Glen Road.
The stolen cash had been collected from three different fuel service stations in Harare: US$37,000 from Mbare, US$45,000 from Whitehouse, and US$45,000 from Kuwadzana.
How ZRP Arrested 4 Meru Station Armed Robbery Suspects
Acting on a tip-off, CID Homicide detectives tracked down Willard Zvinorukwa to a house in Unit Q, Seke, Chitungwiza, on Thursday, 6 March.
When officers moved in, Zvinorukwa attempted to flee, ignoring warning shots. He was eventually shot in the right shin and arrested.
Under interrogation, Zvinorukwa revealed the identities of his accomplices. Detectives followed the leads and arrested Ernest Manzunzu in Kingsdale, Norton. Manzunzu, in turn, implicated several other suspects who remain at large.
Further investigations led police to Masona Village, Seke, where they arrested Ashwin Mukondwa. Mukondwa’s confession helped detectives track down Bornface Masora, who was also wanted for an armed robbery case in Karoi.
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Loot and Recoveries
Police investigations revealed that the stolen cash had been shared among the suspects, with each receiving between US$4,000 and US$10,000. The money was used to buy various goods and lend out as loans. So far, authorities have recovered US$16,240 in cash along with a wardrobe, a kitchen unit, a television, kitchen utensils, and a cellphone.
