Suspected cattle rustlers nabbed in Wedza

Zim Now Writer

Police in Wedza arrested three suspected cattle rustlers and recovered a herd of 29 cattle recovered after an operation in the district.

The suspects, Albert Nyamuramba, Percy and Agnes Mudyiwa, appeared at the Marondera Magistrates’ Courts and were remanded in custody to February 22.

The operation, which included farmers and the police, nabbed the suspects, who were targeting the expensive Boran breed.

“We thank the ZRP for this operation which saw us recovering our cattle, we hope to recover more in the coming days,” said farm manager, Shepard Mutsiwa.

“We invested a lot in this cattle project and for someone to just come and steal is not good. I am glad they were arrested,” said farm owner, Musolini Ganyo.

Police have vowed to leave no stone unturned in ridding society of cattle rustlers.

“As ZRP, we are working flat out to ensure those targeting our farmers are arrested. We also warn those receiving stolen cattle that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with them,” said Mashonaland East provincial police commander, Assistant Commissioner, Patrick Majuta.

In January alone, 52 cases of stock theft, involving 93 head of cattle were recorded in the Mashonaland East Province, leading to 17 arrests. – Source: zbcnews online