Court & Crimes
Fake police nabbed for US$600 robbery
The pair introduced themselves as members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police and President’s Office before attacking the victim and stealing US$600 cash.
Police have arrested in Harare Cephas Nyamajiwa (25) on kidnapping, robbery and impersonation charges.
Nyamajiwa together with an accomplice, only identified as Manyerere, forced the victim in their motor vehicle, a Toyota Chaser , registration number ADE 2313, on 6 April this year at a bus stop along Seke Road in Graniteside.
The pair introduced themselves as members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police and President’s Office before attacking the victim and stealing US$600 cash.
The victim was dumped at Chikwanha Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza
Swift reaction by the police following a report made by the victim led to the arrest of Nyamajiwa and recovery of the suspects’ getaway vehicle and a pair of handcuffs.