KEY POINTS
- 20 armed robbers attacked Alpha Omega Farm in Marondera.
- The assailants stole $74,100 in cash and valuables.
- Police are asking for tips to help catch the suspects.
An armed robbery at Alpha Omega Farm in Marondera, which is owned by the in-laws of socialite and businessman Wicknell Chivayo, is being looked into by police. According to reports, Chivayo paid a hefty bride price for his wife, Lulu Muteke, before the crime occurred.
Armed robbers strike alpha omega Farm in Marondera
Commissioner Paul Nyathi, a spokesman for the national police, stated that the event happened on March 18 at approximately 1 a.m.
According to Newsday, 20 unidentified suspects attacked the farm’s security staff while brandishing iron bars, bolt cutters, machetes, rifles, and pistols. After assaulting family members, the suspects broke through burglar screens and forced open doors to enter the family’s house.
Cash and valuables worth $74,100 stolen by suspects
Once inside, the attackers took several cell phones, including Samsung models S24, S23, and Galaxy A35, as well as other valuables, and $74,100 in cash and a firearm. Nyathi denounced the violence, stressing the impact on the victims and the seriousness of the crime.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Nyathi stated, “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is requesting information from the public that could help identify and lead to the arrest of the 20 suspects.”
The robbery has received a lot of attention, and many people are wondering about the farm’s security procedures and how blatant the crime was. Authorities are asking anyone with pertinent information to come forward and help with the investigation, even if the suspects have not yet been identified.
Police are searching for leads that could lead to the suspects’ prosecution and have stepped up their efforts to find them. Authorities have informed the public that they are dedicated to resolving the case and guaranteeing everyone’s safety while the investigation continues.
