The suspect,
Webster Nhau (51), was arrested at his home in Ruwa.
In a statement,
national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest.
“The ZRP
confirms the arrest of Webster Nhau, aged 51, in connection with the robbery
and murder of businessman Joseph Mutangadura, aged 67, on August 17, 2025, at
Mutangadura Hideout Farm, Ruwa. The suspect was arrested near his residence
along Dustan Road, Ruwa, on November 2, 2025. The police have arrested seven
suspects in connection with the case,” he said.
Last week, two
men with several pending armed robbery cases were also arrested in connection
with the case.
Tariro
Mutsamanye (34) and Dexter Tinashe Mugaro (31), who have been in custody
awaiting the finalisation of several cases in which they face various
accusations related to armed robberies, appeared before Harare regional
magistrate, Mrs Marewanazvo Gofa.
They were
remanded in custody until next month and were advised to apply for bail at the
High Court, as they are facing a third schedule offence.
Four other
suspected armed robbers have already been arrested in connection with the case.
Among these armed robbers are two brothers, and the police have indicated that
the gang members appear to be related.
The gang raided
Mutangadura Hideout on August 17.
Around 11:15
pm, security guard Bonus Kadiwa, who was on duty, heard dogs barking and went
to investigate. He spotted two men crawling near the gardener’s cottage towards
the main house. He was grabbed from behind and threatened with a pistol.
The suspects,
armed with claw bars, hammers, and pistols, forced Kadiwa to march around the
house before breaking down the north-facing main door to gain entry. Kadiwa
then realised there were seven attackers, all wearing balaclavas. They
confiscated his cellphone and left one suspect to guard him while the other six
ransacked the house.
The suspects
broke into the master bedroom, where they encountered Mutangadura. A single
gunshot was fired, hitting the businessman in the chest and killing him
instantly.
Police
announced this week that they recovered the pistol used to kill Mutangadura.
The same firearm was used to kill a police officer in Sanyati recently. Herald
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