Police have arrested five suspects involved in vandalising electricity transformers around Zimbabwe.
During the bust the police recovered 60 kilogrammes of copper windings after arresting five men who have been vandalising transformers in schools in Mutoko area.
The suspects have been committing the crimes since last year.
In a statement, National Police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incidents.
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Phillip Chitawa (43), Steven Nyakabau (31), Patson Gurupira (28), Clayton Nyakatonje (24) and Marry Ngono (33) for vandalism of a 100 KW ZETDC transformer at Mazezuru Secondary School, Mudzi, Mutoko on January 23.
“The arrest led to the recovery of 60 kilogrammes of copper windings, two bolt cutters, a shifting spanner, two kitchen knives, and the suspects’ getaway car, a Toyota Chaser, registration number ADD 1539.
“The suspects are also linked to a case of vandalism of ZETDC transformer which occurred at Chingwena Secondary School, Nyamapanda in December 2024.”
