Police have arrested three suspects for the murder of a police officer.
The suspects are also linked to armed robbery cases in Bulawayo.
Sergeant Abel Masava, was shot dead in Sizinda, Bulawayo, around 0030 hours on March 28.
In a statement, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Mandlenkosi Albert Munangati (26), Clifford Desmond Nare (33), and Thabo Dube (24) in connection with the murder case.
“The firearm used to kill the police officer has been recovered from the robbers.
“The suspects are also linked to a spate of armed robbery cases in Bulawayo which occurred between April 22 2024, and March, 2,8 2025.
“On 30th March 2025, detectives received information which linked a Honda Fit vehicle, registration number AGG 8380, to the murder case and a spate of armed robbery cases in Bulawayo,” he said.
Added Commissioner Nyathi:
“The detectives tracked the vehicle, leading to the arrest of Mandlenkosi Albert Munangati. “The suspect implicated the other suspects, leading to their arrest and recovery of five firearms, a National Browning pistol, Blow F92 Blank pellet gun, Long Rifle 12GA 76/3 inch long, Vizor Pistol, shot gun, and a sword.
“Two other suspects, Sipho Ncube (24) and Dumisani Ndlovu (32), tried to escape,e resulting in a shootout with detectives along Harrow 1.”
