Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s statement released on 22nd March 2025. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Luke Zinyengere (29) in connection with a case of escaping from lawful custody, armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm. The police also arrested the suspect’s relatives, Tatenda Zinyengere (19), Kelvin Chinganga (31), Siphelile Zinyengere and Obey Rwaendepi (28) for assisting the suspect to escape from the court premise and after the escape, harbouring Luke Zinyengere.
Preliminary investigations by the Police revealed that Luke Zinyengere’s young brother, Tatenda Zinyengere allegedly provided the revolver pistol which was used to escape from custody and rob Tinashe Chiyamuro of his Mazda Demio vehicle.
After the robbery, Luke Zinyengere allegedly abandoned the vehicle along Kaguvi Street in Harare and then joined the other suspects, who attempted to facilitate his escape to a neighbouring country.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns the public against harbouring criminals thereby defeating or obstructing the course of justice in the country. Members of the public are implored to report criminal activities on National Complaints number on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800107 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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