HARARE, March 12, NewsDayLive - Police have confirmed the arrest of two foreign nationals, who are suspected to have been behind a spate of armed robberies in Harare and surrounding areas.
Aruna Saidu and Foday Kamry were arrested in Karoi on Sunday following a tip-off to the police.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Saidu and Kamry were cornered by detectives from CID Homicide and Police Special Tactics Troop (Chikurubi).
"The officers intercepted the suspects near Spar Karoi, leading to a high-speed chase and a shootout with the police," Nyathi said.
"The police disarmed the victims and recovered a white Mercedes Benz, an FN Browning Pistol, a Canik 55 pistol, two spent cartridges, and two magazines charged with 25 rounds, as well as other items including pepper spray, a screwdriver and a hammer.
He commended the public for "providing valuable information that led to the suspects' arrest".
