The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the arrests of Thembinkosi Matutu (47) and Batsirai Hutsi (21), as well as the de@th of Norest Prosper Mutambudzi (48), following a sh00tout incident in Epworth on July 17-18, 2024.
Detectives from the CID Homicide, Harare acted on received information and arrested Thembinkosi Matutu at his residence in Chinamano Extension, Epworth. Matutu implicated Norest Prosper Mutambudzi and Batsirai Hutsi as his accomplices. He lured Norest Prosper Mutambudzi to Domboramwar, Epworth, where the detectives had mounted an ambush.
When Norest Prosper Mutambudzi saw the detectives, he withdrew a firearm from his waist and a sh00tout ensued. As a result, Norest Prosper Mutambudzi was shot in the abdomen and was ferried to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for treatment, where he was pronounced dead upon admission. The detectives managed to recover a 9mm pistol with three live rounds and two 9mm spent cartridges at the scene.
On July 18, 2024, Batsirai Hutsi (21) was arrested at Muza Shopping Area, Epworth, after a sh00tout. The suspect’s arrest led to the recovery of a magazine with eight 9mm rounds, a .36 special Smith and Wesson revolver with one live round, and a 9mm Llama pistol.
The suspects are being linked to 10 cases of robbery, including one that occurred on May 16, 2022, at a security company in Harare where US$139 995 and six firearms were stolen. They are also suspected of robbing a service station in Chinhamo, Hatfield, Harare on March 29, 2024, where US$10,650.00 was stolen.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has reiterated that there is no going back in the fight against armed robbery cases in the country.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
