The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested five suspects for vandalizing a 100KW ZETDC transformer at Mazezuru Secondary School in Mudzi, Mutoko, on January 23, 2025. The suspects—Phillip Chitawa (43), Steven Nyakabau (31), Patson Gurupira (28), Clayton Nyakatonje (24), and Marry Ngono (33)—were apprehended in connection with the crime.
Police recovered 60kg of copper windings, two bolt cutters, a shift spanner, two kitchen knives, and a Toyota Chaser (registration number ADD 1539) used as the getaway vehicle.Authorities have also linked the suspects to a previous transformer vandalism case at Chingwena Secondary School in Nyamapanda in December 2024.
Investigations are ongoing as police intensify efforts to curb the rising cases of infrastructure vandalism
