By Takudziridzwa Nyama
As the country grapples with a surge in violent crimes, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has successfully arrest two foreign nationals, Aruna Saidu and Foday Kamry, linked to a series of robbery incidents in Harare and its surrounding areas.
The arrests of the pair followed a tip-off received on Sunday, 9 March 2025. CID Homicide, Harare, and Police Special Tactics Troop, Chikurubi acted on the tip off and tracked down the suspects who were reported to be in Karoi.
The arrest was confirmed by Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
“On the 9th of March 2025, CID Homicide, Harare, and Police Special Tactics Troop, Chikurubi acted on a tip and tracked down the suspects who were reported to be in Karoi. The officers intercepted the suspects near Spar Karoi, leading to a high-speed chase and a shootout with the police,”said Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
The police disarmed the victims and recovered a white Mercedes Benz, an FN Browning Pistol, a Canik 55 pistol, two spent cartridges, and two magazines charged with 25 rounds, as well as other items including pepper spray, a screwdriver and a hammer.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has commended the public for providing valuable information that led to the suspects’ arrest, urging them to continually work with the police to combat crime.
Members of the public should feel free to report criminal activities to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.