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Soldiers arrested for robbery spree in Fort Rixon
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BULAWAYO - Three soldiers who allegedly went on a robbery spree while wearing Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) uniforms have been arrested and brought before the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court.
Iphithule Mlotshwa (24), Hamlet Mlotshwa (21) and Haulezwe Mlotshwa (25) appeared before magistrate Shingirai Mutiro facing multiple robbery charges.
Prosecutor Nkanyezi Xaba told the court that on 24 December, the trio stormed the Claremont mining area in Fort Rixon armed with axes, knives, electric shock devices, handcuffs and torches.
They allegedly broke into the bedroom of Qondisani Moyo, assaulted him, handcuffed him and stole US$2 800.
The gang then proceeded to the home of Trust Ndlovu, where they reportedly stole a smartphone worth US$100. They also robbed Bukhosi Mkandla of US$350 after entering his bedroom.
At Claremont Business Centre, the suspects allegedly attacked Atila Nyathi and took US$1 200.
The court heard that they also severely assaulted Press Luphahla after finding him without any valuables.
The trio was remanded in custody to 9 January next year.
Iphithule Mlotshwa (24), Hamlet Mlotshwa (21) and Haulezwe Mlotshwa (25) appeared before magistrate Shingirai Mutiro facing multiple robbery charges.
Prosecutor Nkanyezi Xaba told the court that on 24 December, the trio stormed the Claremont mining area in Fort Rixon armed with axes, knives, electric shock devices, handcuffs and torches.
They allegedly broke into the bedroom of Qondisani Moyo, assaulted him, handcuffed him and stole US$2 800.
At Claremont Business Centre, the suspects allegedly attacked Atila Nyathi and took US$1 200.
The court heard that they also severely assaulted Press Luphahla after finding him without any valuables.
The trio was remanded in custody to 9 January next year.
Source - Byo24News
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