Meanwhile, police arrested two other suspects linked to the same gang. Authorities confirmed the group had six members.
In addition, Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi released a detailed statement. He said:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Nelson Chitima (28), Edson Guvira (38) and the subsequent death of Mike Manyima (37), Office Chanakira (38) and two other suspects only identified as Atenzi and Chris following a shootout with the police in Warren Park, Harare on 30th March 2026 in connection with a series of armed robbery cases which occurred in and around Harare during the month of February 2026 and March 2026.
“On 30th March 2026, detectives from CID Homicide Harare acted on received information and arrested Nelson Chitima at his residence in Glenview 7 Extension, Harare.
“The suspect implicated Edson Guvira, Mike Manyima, Office Chanakira, Atenzi and Chris as his accomplices.”
Police Investigation and Arrests
Following the arrest, detectives quickly recovered key evidence. They seized a Nissan NV350 used as a getaway vehicle.
Additionally, officers found a white balaclava, gloves, and bottles of liquor.
Soon after, Chitima assisted police in setting a trap for Edson Guvira. Detectives lured him to Mhishi Shopping Centre.
Said Nyathi:
“Upon noticing the detectives, the suspect fled leading the detectives to firing warning shots but he did not stop. Resultantly, the suspect was shot on the leg leading to his arrest.
“Further investigations led the detectives to Warren Park 1 Shopping Centre, Harare where they observed Mike Manyima, Office Chanakira, Atenzi and Chris arriving in a Toyota Passo vehicle, while planning for another robbery. They waited for the arrival of the other two suspects.”
Shootout and Recovered Evidence
However, the situation escalated when officers approached the suspects. Police identified themselves and ordered surrender.
Instead, the suspects opened fire, triggering a fierce shootout.
Nyathi explained:
“A shootout ensued leading to the subsequent shooting of the four suspects. These suspects were taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, Harare were they were pronounced dead upon admission.
“The detectives searched the suspects’ getaway car and recovered a .70 Vozol pistol with a magazine of three rounds, a .38 Rossi revolver loaded with one round, a Supercat 1911 pellet gun, 35 X 9mm live rounds, eight emulates, four fuses, one paper spray, a balaclava, four cellphones and two national identity cards belonging to Mike Manyima and Office Chanakira.”
Furthermore, detectives recovered three vehicles linked to the gang. These included a Toyota Hiace, Toyota Passo, and Honda Fit.
Link to Multiple Robberies
Police connected the suspects to several armed robberies across Harare. These incidents occurred between February and March 2026.
Nyathi stated:
“The suspects are clearing several armed robbery cases which includes an incident which occurred on 25th February 2026, at Kuwadzana 2 Shopping Centre, Harare where the suspects broke into various shop outlets and stole goods valued at US$500.00.
“In another case which occurred on 26th February 2026, at Aspindale, Harare, the suspects attacked security guards on duty and stole a .38 Rossi revolver.
“On 25th March 2026, the suspects pounced on a liquor store in Glen Norah, Harare and stole various lager beers and whisky valued at US$1 989.00.”
Finally, Nyathi stressed that police will continue fighting armed robbery. He emphasized firm action against violent criminal gangs.
Four suspected armed robbers died during a gunfight with CID Homicide detectives in Warren Park, Harare.
Meanwhile, police arrested two other suspects linked to the same gang. Authorities confirmed the group had six members. In addition, Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi released a detailed statement. He said:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Nelson Chitima (28), Edson Guvira (38) and the subsequent death of Mike Manyima (37), Office Chanakira (38) and two other suspects only identified as Atenzi and Chris following a shootout with the police in Warren Park, Harare on 30th March 2026 in connection with a series of armed robbery cases which occurred in and around Harare during the month of February 2026 and March 2026.
“On 30th March 2026, detectives from CID Homicide Harare acted on received information and arrested Nelson Chitima at his residence in Glenview 7 Extension, Harare.
“The suspect implicated Edson Guvira, Mike Manyima, Office Chanakira, Atenzi and Chris as his accomplices.”
Police Investigation and Arrests
Following the arrest, detectives quickly recovered key evidence. They seized a Nissan NV350 used as a getaway vehicle. Additionally, officers found a white balaclava, gloves, and bottles of liquor.
Soon after, Chitima assisted police in setting a trap for Edson Guvira. Detectives lured him to Mhishi Shopping Centre.
Said Nyathi:
“Upon noticing the detectives, the suspect fled leading the detectives to firing warning shots but he did not stop. Resultantly, the suspect was shot on the leg leading to his arrest.
“Further investigations led the detectives to Warren Park 1 Shopping Centre, Harare where they observed Mike Manyima, Office Chanakira, Atenzi and Chris arriving in a Toyota Passo vehicle, while planning for another robbery. They waited for the arrival of the other two suspects.”
Shootout and Recovered Evidence
However, the situation escalated when officers approached the suspects. Police identified themselves and ordered surrender. Instead, the suspects opened fire, triggering a fierce shootout.
Nyathi explained:
“A shootout ensued leading to the subsequent shooting of the four suspects. These suspects were taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, Harare were they were pronounced dead upon admission.
“The detectives searched the suspects’ getaway car and recovered a .70 Vozol pistol with a magazine of three rounds, a .38 Rossi revolver loaded with one round, a Supercat 1911 pellet gun, 35 X 9mm live rounds, eight emulates, four fuses, one paper spray, a balaclava, four cellphones and two national identity cards belonging to Mike Manyima and Office Chanakira.”
Furthermore, detectives recovered three vehicles linked to the gang. These included a Toyota Hiace, Toyota Passo, and Honda Fit.
Link to Multiple Robberies
Police connected the suspects to several armed robberies across Harare. These incidents occurred between February and March 2026. Nyathi stated:
“The suspects are clearing several armed robbery cases which includes an incident which occurred on 25th February 2026, at Kuwadzana 2 Shopping Centre, Harare where the suspects broke into various shop outlets and stole goods valued at US$500.00.
“In another case which occurred on 26th February 2026, at Aspindale, Harare, the suspects attacked security guards on duty and stole a .38 Rossi revolver.
“On 25th March 2026, the suspects pounced on a liquor store in Glen Norah, Harare and stole various lager beers and whisky valued at US$1 989.00.”
Finally, Nyathi stressed that police will continue fighting armed robbery. He emphasized firm action against violent criminal gangs.
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