Police Officer Releases Three Armed Robbers After Taking US$25 Bribe
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer in Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly freeing three armed robbery suspects and accepting bribes.
The officer, Shepherd Vutete (49), stationed at Nkulumane Police Station, appeared before Magistrate Archie Wochiwunga facing corruption charges.
According to Prosecutor Tafara Dzimbanhete, the incident unfolded on 26 April 2025 when robbery victim Ronnie Chinembiri reported the crime at Nkulumane Police Station around 11:15 PM.
A joint response team, including ZRP Nkulumane, the Canine Unit, and CID Homicide Bulawayo, swiftly arrested three suspects, Talent Sibanda, John Dube, and Eugene, and recovered their getaway car, a blue Honda Fit (AFL 4730).
The suspects and the vehicle were handed over to Vutete for processing, with instructions from Assistant Inspector Bunga to detain all suspects and keep the car as evidence.
However, at 4 AM, Vutete allegedly detained only Talent Sibanda, secretly releasing John Dube and Eugene, instructing them to return with US$30 if they wanted the car back.
An hour later, the suspects returned with car owner Excellency Khabo Mkandla, who negotiated the bribe down. Vutete then accepted US$25 and ZAR100, releasing the vehicle.
At 9 AM, CID Homicide officers returned to follow up on the case, only to find that both the suspects and the car were missing.
The court has postponed the case to 17 June 2025, with Vutete remaining in custody.
More: B-Metro
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