Serial robber terrorising women in Gutu

Zim Now Writer

A serial robber, who is believed to be living on the mountains in Chinyika and Chitsa areas in Ward 10 of Gutu, is reportedly terrorising women in the area.

The serial robber, who is believed to have been released from prison under last year’s Presidential Amnesty, has been stealing electrical gadgets like solar panels, cellphones and inverters when he breaks into homes.

Over 20 cases have been reported to traditional leaders and police at Bhasera. The robber is believed to be living on the mountains and he waylays women along paths and attacks them.

Last week, he reportedly raped, robbed, assaulted and stabbed a woman near Dopota.

There are reports that he attacks his targets with stones and rapes some of them.

Chief Chitsa, born Nyika Chibvongodze, pleaded with police at the recent launch of the Mbuya Mary Simbi Computer Lab at Makudo Business Centre to launch a manhunt for the suspected rapist.

He warned that unless he is accounted for, there is great danger that he will kill someone soon.

Rudo Madzivire of Mabwe Village under Chief Chitsa was attacked by the suspected robber and hit in the head with a stone. She got three stitches on the wound and she was robbed of her cellphone.

The robber is believed to be one Edmore Musimudzirwa from Musimudzirwa Village.

“Edmore is said to be tall, slim, and light skinned. He is around 35 years old. Over 20 cases have been reported to us and most involve women. He is stealing electrical gadgets such as solar panels, cellphones and inverters when he breaks into homes. Just last week he raped, robbed, assaulted and stabbed a woman near Dopota several times.

“Some cases were reported at Bhasera Police Station and we hope they intensify the search. Women should walk in pairs, and minor children must be escorted to school. We advise men to carry self-defence weapons,” Chief Chitsa said.

Masvingo provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said that he is not aware of the matter.