Police in Bulawayo have arrested three suspects linked to a string of armed robberies in the city.
On 03 October 2025, Nehemiah Dladla (38) was arrested following a robbery incident earlier that day, in which USD 36,000 and a cellphone were stolen from a victim near a shop along Leopold Takawira Avenue, between Fort Street and Herbert Chitepo Street.
CID Homicide detectives pursued the suspect to Mbundane, where he was apprehended following a high-speed chase. Dladla then led police to the arrest of Simon Dube (28) near Nketa Six Service Station, and the subsequent arrest of Sekai Vhumbunu (45).
Investigations revealed that Vhumbunu, identified as an illegal money changer, allegedly supplied information about victims’ cash movements to the armed gang. Police recovered USD 2,000 in cash and a Toyota Fortuner used as the getaway vehicle.
Ongoing Investigations
The three suspects are being linked to at least four other robbery cases, including:
A 10 August 2025 robbery at a restaurant on Fife Street and 12th Avenue, where USD 4,000 and ZAR 60,000 were stolen from a customer buying food.
A 03 September 2025 heist at Nkolozi Investments in Bulawayo, where USD 16,668 and ZAR 151,800 were stolen.
Police Appeal to the Public
The ZRP has commended members of the public for supplying information that led to these arrests and is appealing for further assistance in locating outstanding suspects.
Anyone with information related to these or other criminal cases is urged to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631, via WhatsApp on 0712 800 197, or report to any nearest police station.
