By Thupeyo Muleya in Beitbridge
A South Africa-based 22-year-old man from Mberengwa had been arrested in connection with armed robbery after three weeks on the run.
Three weeks ago, Mpumelelo Moyo allegedly opened fire at eight detectives at Beitbridge Police Station and escaped.
It is believed that he smuggled the gun into Zimbabwe from South Africa over the Easter Holiday.
However, police caught up with him on Tuesday night when he reportedly tried to cash in on a gold rush at Vova Mine near Gwanda.
Matabeleland South police spokesman inspector Tafanana Dzirutwe yesterday said they had charged Moyo for illegally possessing a firearm, unlawfully discharging a firearm, pointing a firearm (13 counts) and escaping from lawful custody.
“We arrested the suspect at Vova Mine where we believe he had followed the wind of gold rush.
“The firearm has since been recovered and the suspect will soon appear in court.”
published by, The Herald 6 May 2010
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