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Chiwenga's wife robbed, 4 arrested
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Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, the wife of Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, was the victim of a burglary at her electronics shop located in the upmarket Sam Levy's Village in Borrowdale, Harare, resulting in the theft of mobile phones valued at US$13,420.
According to police, the break-in occurred recently and triggered a swift response from law enforcement. Four suspects - Blessed Luciano, Isaac Craig Chaza, Strive Matangira, and Succeed Mukaro - were apprehended on June 3, 2025, by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Borrowdale.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests and revealed that most of the stolen mobile phones have since been recovered. He said investigations were still underway to ensure all items are accounted for and to determine whether the suspects were part of a larger syndicate.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds the quick action by the CID Borrowdale team, which led to the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the stolen property," said Commissioner Nyathi.
The incident adds to a growing list of high-profile robberies reported across the country this year, raising concerns about security, particularly in affluent suburbs and business districts.
While there were no reported injuries during the break-in, the case has reignited public debate around the safety of high-ranking officials and their families, even in guarded commercial zones like Sam Levy's Village.
Authorities say more details will be shared as investigations continue.
According to police, the break-in occurred recently and triggered a swift response from law enforcement. Four suspects - Blessed Luciano, Isaac Craig Chaza, Strive Matangira, and Succeed Mukaro - were apprehended on June 3, 2025, by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Borrowdale.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests and revealed that most of the stolen mobile phones have since been recovered. He said investigations were still underway to ensure all items are accounted for and to determine whether the suspects were part of a larger syndicate.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds the quick action by the CID Borrowdale team, which led to the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the stolen property," said Commissioner Nyathi.
The incident adds to a growing list of high-profile robberies reported across the country this year, raising concerns about security, particularly in affluent suburbs and business districts.
While there were no reported injuries during the break-in, the case has reignited public debate around the safety of high-ranking officials and their families, even in guarded commercial zones like Sam Levy's Village.
Authorities say more details will be shared as investigations continue.
Source - online
