Vigilant Gwanda anti-stock theft group recover 16 stolen donkeys

Gwanda South villagers operating under the Gwanda Anti-Stock Theft Association (GASTA) have recovered 16 donkeys that were stolen in  Sinayi area when the vigilant community members embarked on an operation meant to curb rampant stock theft and recover the stolen ones.

This was revealed by the Group's chairman, Victor Vodloza Sibanda.

Gwanda South areas that have experienced recurrence of stock theft are  Shanyawugwe, Nhwali, Guyu and Gohole among others.

Sibanda, through communication to the community members, said there are donkeys that were recovered at Sinayi area from a villager after the GASTA team was tipped over two criminal acts of stealing livestock happening in two area.

"The team went and recovered 18 donkeys, and two of them were identified by Dubane villagers as theirs," Sibanda said.

"The other 16 were driven to Gohole village to look for twir owners. We appeal for Farmers to visit Manama, Gohole village on May 13 to identify their donkeys and we ask for brand certificates there is no need to bring the brand tool itself."

This happened after the villagers recovered 4 stolen cattle and hides in Nhwali last week.
The stock theft suspects are still on the run.