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Wynne Zanamwe, Midlands Reporter
TWO machete-wielding robbers from Kwekwe who were last week apprehended by street kids in Gweru while allegedly trying to rob a businessman of $200 000, have appeared in court.

Lucky Mamvura (34) and Nesbert Banda (28) appeared before magistrate Ms Elizabeth Magomore facing one count of attempted robbery each.

The magistrate did not ask them to plead and remanded them in custody to October 31.

She advised them to apply for bail at the High Court.

Prosecuting, Mr Andrew Marimo told the court that the duo hatched a plan to steal from the businessman and teamed up with seven accomplices who are still at large.

“They drove from Kwekwe to Gweru in a Honda Fit and approached the complainant at his shop.

“Mamvura then held the complainant, Mr Utta Akian, by his neck while choking him and Banda, who was armed with a machete, struck the complainant once on his left ankle, demanding shop keys and cash.

“During the process, the accused persons were disturbed by street kids and members of the public who had heard the complainant calling for help.

“The two accused persons climbed on the shop roof in a bid to escape but were apprehended by members of the public as the other seven accomplices escaped,” said Mr Marimo.

@wynnezane.