Zim Now Writer
Four suspects were arrested by Bulawayo police on Wednesday morning in connection with the theft of copper cables.
The suspects are Warren Machinga, 46, of Old Lobengula, Bone Finish, 29, of no fixed abode, Bekithemba Ngwenya, 33, of Njube, and Leonard Mangere, 31, also of Njube.
Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the arrests.
“Bulawayo Central traffic this Wednesday had some routine patrols within the Central Business District roads to control traffic and to check for any other offences. After deployment, a team intercepted a Ford Ranger with South African number plates which was stopped but did not comply.
“It seemed to have been carrying a load inside. The traffic officers followed the motor vehicle and at the same time called for backup,” said Insp Ncube.
“The occupants jumped off taking away some bags which were containing some heavy material and dashed into the bush. The police officers managed to give chase and apprehended one Warren Machinga, 46.
“The police called the Canine Section which made some searches around and led to another road where the unknown accused persons boarded another vehicle and made good their escape,” said Insp Ncube.
He said when Machinga was interviewed by the police, a Honda Fit approached officers and offered US$260 and R100 as bribe for the police to release the motor vehicle which had some copper cables in it and several tools used to cut copper in Bulawayo and surrounding areas.
“The police officers made some recordings from the persons who were offering the bribe leading to them being arrested and they are also with us at the police station helping us with investigations,” said Insp Ncube.
Police impounded the Ford Ranger and Honda Fit while they have held on to the tools and the bribe money as exhibit.
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