Notorious US$20 000 robbers who operated along the Bulawayo- Gwanda Road nabbed

4 suspected armed robbers who were part of a gang that raided a businessman’s house in Filabusi and went away with US$20 660 cash, 72 300 rand and $1 100, eight cellphones, a laptop and various groceries have been arrested after police declared war on armed robbers.

Asst Comm Nyathi confirmed the arrests and warned people against keeping large amounts of money at home.

“Sindiso Moyo (30), Chargeman Ndlovu (25), Tinomutenda Msipa (37), Phillip Ngwenya (20) and Nomalanga Mahlangu (19) were arrested on December 29, 2019 in Filabusi. The quintet are part of a gang of armed robbers who were robbing people in Filabusi area and along the Bulawayo- Gwanda Road.

“They were arrested after they broke into a local businessman’s house and robbed him of US$20 660, 72 300 rand and $1 100 cash, eight cellphones, laptop and various groceries at gunpoint,” he said.