Police nab 5 suspects, including one female, over ZESA transformer vandalism
Ronald Mpofu, Online Reporter
The police have confirmed the arrest of five suspects for vandalising a 100kW transformer at Mazezuru Secondary School in Mutoko.
Phillip Chitawa (43), Steven Nyakabau (31), Patson Gurupira (28), Clayton Nyakatonje (24), and Mary Ngono (33) were arrested on 23 January 2025, resulting in the recovery of 60 kilograms of copper windings.
At the time of arrest, the suspects were found with various tools, including two bolt cutters, a shifting spanner, and two kitchen knives. A Toyota Chaser (registration number ADD 1539), which allegedly served as their getaway vehicle, was impounded by the police.
“The suspects are also linked to a case of vandalism of a ZETDC transformer which occurred at Chingwena Secondary School, Nyamapanda, in December 2024,” read the police statement on X.
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