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Police confirm 20-year sentence after Gweru shootout

Crime and Courts

Mar 26, 2026

Police confirm 20-year sentence after Gweru shootout
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By Lafios Makusha

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed that a suspect linked to a shootout in Gweru has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. In a statement released on March 24, police said the incident occurred on March 19, leading to the arrest of Obedience Takaedza Mutasa.

Following court proceedings at the Zvishavane Regional Court, Mutasa was convicted and handed a 20-year custodial sentence. Police have since warned members of the public and criminal syndicates against resisting or attacking law enforcement officers. Authorities said any such actions will be met with the full force of the law, with offenders facing severe penalties, including lengthy prison terms.
Published March 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM