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Police arrest armed robbery suspects after Warren Park shootout
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two armed robbery suspects and the fatal shooting of four others following a shootout in Warren Park.
In a statement dated 1 April 2026, police said Nelson Chitima (28) and Edson Guvira (38) were arrested, while Mike Manyima (37), Office Chanakira (38) and two suspects identified only as Atenzi and Chris died during an exchange of gunfire with detectives.
"The incident occurred on 30 March 2026 and is linked to a series of armed robbery cases reported in and around Harare during February and March," police said.
According to the ZRP, detectives from the CID Homicide unit acted on intelligence and arrested Chitima at his home in Glenview 7 Extension. He allegedly implicated his accomplices, leading to further operations.
Police recovered a Nissan NV350 believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle, along with a white balaclava, gloves and assorted liquor.
Chitima is said to have assisted detectives in luring Guvira to Mhishi Shopping Centre, where officers attempted to arrest him. Guvira reportedly fled, prompting police to fire warning shots before shooting him in the leg, leading to his arrest.
Further investigations led detectives to Warren Park 1 Shopping Centre, where the remaining suspects were allegedly planning another robbery. Police said the suspects opened fire after being ordered to surrender, resulting in a shootout in which the four were fatally shot.
Investigations are ongoing.
In a statement dated 1 April 2026, police said Nelson Chitima (28) and Edson Guvira (38) were arrested, while Mike Manyima (37), Office Chanakira (38) and two suspects identified only as Atenzi and Chris died during an exchange of gunfire with detectives.
"The incident occurred on 30 March 2026 and is linked to a series of armed robbery cases reported in and around Harare during February and March," police said.
According to the ZRP, detectives from the CID Homicide unit acted on intelligence and arrested Chitima at his home in Glenview 7 Extension. He allegedly implicated his accomplices, leading to further operations.
Police recovered a Nissan NV350 believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle, along with a white balaclava, gloves and assorted liquor.
Chitima is said to have assisted detectives in luring Guvira to Mhishi Shopping Centre, where officers attempted to arrest him. Guvira reportedly fled, prompting police to fire warning shots before shooting him in the leg, leading to his arrest.
Further investigations led detectives to Warren Park 1 Shopping Centre, where the remaining suspects were allegedly planning another robbery. Police said the suspects opened fire after being ordered to surrender, resulting in a shootout in which the four were fatally shot.
Investigations are ongoing.
Source - Byo24News
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