A violent crime spree that terrorised the town of Beatrice on the night of March 6, 2026, has resulted in a 50-year prison sentence for two young men convicted of a series of robberies, thefts and violent attacks on residents and business owners.
Conrade Moyo (22) and Milford Sudhakwa (23) were found guilty of multiple counts of unlawful entry, robbery and theft by the Beatrice Magistrates’ Court.
The pair, together with an accomplice who is still on the run, allegedly carried out a coordinated series of attacks targeting homes and business premises in the area.
Armed with machetes, an axe, a knife and a bolt cutter, the trio forced their way into several properties, including Tavistock Farm, where they attacked and stabbed bar owner Brian Masiwo on the left shoulder.
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The gang later moved to nearby houses where they threatened residents with knives while demanding cash and valuables, stealing cellphones, clothing and money.
Police arrested Moyo and Sudhakwa following reports from members of the community, while the third suspect managed to escape.
During a search, police recovered US$780, ZiG110, several cellphones and the weapons believed to have been used during the robberies, including a machete, a knife and a bolt cutter.
The court convicted the two men on 11 counts, including eight counts of unlawful entry in aggravating circumstances, two counts of robbery and one count of theft.
They were sentenced to 65 years in prison, with 15 years suspended, leaving them with an effective 50-year jail term.
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