Beitbridge highway robbers nabbed

GWANDA — Police in Matabeleland South last week arrested two of the seven suspected armed robbers, who allegedly robbed a motorist  and passengers in his vehicle of cash and property valued at R18 000  near West Nicholson.

A manhunt has been launched for the remaining suspects following the robbery that occurred along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road.

Matabeleland South police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Christopher Ngwenya yesterday confirmed the arrest of Honest Mangena (30) and Kwanele Mathuthu (32) in connection with the robbery.

This story is for NewsDay subscribers.