Alert Villagers Apprehend Cattle Rustlers

Two cattle rustlers were arrested in Zhombe while driving a head of 12 cattle to Gokwe. The duo, Courage Moyo (20) of Mbombo Village, Zhombe, and his accomplice, Author Madizila (27) of Sithutha Village were spotted by alert villagers while another accomplice only identified as Dumi managed to escape.

Midlands police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the incident, saying the trio stole 13 beasts in Mayorca and slaughtered one.

“On 9 October, around 9am, Nicholas Mpofu, 54, drove his 65 cattle to the grazing area and left them unattended. The next day, he discovered that 13 of his cattle were missing and made a report at ZRP Kwekwe Rural.”

On 12 October, 2022, the three suspects were intercepted by alert members of the public while driving 12 head of cattle to Gokwe.

When confronted by the villagers and challenged to produce documents of ownership Madiliza and Dumi fled the scene, but Moyo was apprehended and taken to the police where he implicated Madiliza. That led to the arrest of the latter.

The two rustlers are expected to appear at Kwekwe Magistrates’ Courts soon.

Meanwhile, police has applauded members of the public for exercising their right of citizenship arrest.

“We would like to applaud members of the public who heed the call and exercise their right of citizenship arrest. We appeal to members of the public with information which may lead to the

arrest of Dumi, who is still at large, to contact the nearest police station,” Insp Mahoko said.