BULAWAYO — Three suspected armed robbers were killed in a shoot-out with police, while four others were arrested in a major breakthrough into a string of robberies in Bulawayo.

The dead suspects are Mehluli Ncube (45), alias Mamba, and Muzi Richard Fambirai Moyo (45).

Those arrested are Shelton Jubane (37), Charles Ndlovu (52), Prince Chisale and Clive Ncube (27).

The ZRP says the suspects are linked to 10 armed robbery cases, including the September 14 murder of businessman Tedious Rutanhira (52).

Police are expected to release a detailed statement on 19 Sept