Police hunt five Zambian fugitives believed to be in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean police are collaborating with Zambian authorities to locate five fugitives suspected of committing various crimes, including robbery and cybercrime, who are believed to be hiding in Zimbabwe. The public has been urged to provide information to assist in the investigation.
Why it matters
This highlights cross-border law enforcement cooperation in Southern Africa to combat transnational criminal activity.
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is working with Zambian authorities to track down five fugitives wanted in connection with offences ranging from aggravated robbery and attempted murder to cybercrime.
In a statement Wednesday, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the five individuals were believed to be in Zimbabwe and urged members of the public to provide information that could help establish their whereabouts.
Nyathi said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters was working closely with the Zambia Police Service as part of efforts to strengthen cross-border cooperation and combat transnational crime.
The suspects are Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, Kaizar Peter Zulu, Enock Mwanza, Robert Ng’uni and Susan Chileshe.
Banda is wanted in connection with aggravated robbery, attempted murder and escaping from lawful custody.
Zulu is wanted over the conversion of a motor vehicle and offences relating to threatening violence and assault.
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