LADY SQUANDA UP FOR ROBBERY
. . . chanter, gang used pepper spray
ZIMDANCEHALL artiste Lady Squanda was yesterday arrested together with four others in connection with a robbery case in Zengeza.
Born Sandra Gazi, the chanter is said to have surrendered herself to the police yesterday.
This was after initially fleeing from her house where the suspected robbers had taken refuge on Monday night.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest, saying part of the stolen items were recovered at Lady Squanda’s house.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a robbery case involving four men and a woman which took place in Zengeza on Monday night,” said Asst-Comm Nyathi.
“The five are Denzel Chiwenga, Rodrick Gwasira; believed to be an ex-police officer, Zacharia Magaya, Sandra Gazi and Tichaona Chitova suspected to have stolen US$20, a cellphone and a laptop belonging to the complainant.
“Circumstances were that on the 12th of October 2020, the accused persons spotted a motorist driving a Toyota Wish without registration plates.
“When the motorist stopped to pick two passengers, Gwasira sprayed the complainant with pepper spray and took the cellphone, US$20 and laptop.
“Within minutes, Magaya arrived driving a Honda Fit registration (AEI 3552) with Gazi and Chitova and started assaulting the complainant.
“The complainant lodged a police report against them and a follow up was made, and the suspects were found at Gazi’s house.
“Chiwenga produced knives to attack police officers and was overpowered. Gazi and Chitova fled the scene.
“Chiwenga and Magaya were arrested and a laptop and cellphone were recovered,” said Asst-Comm Nyathi.
H-Metro was present at St Mary’s Police Station yesterday where Lady Squanda and Chitova’s statements were recorded.
Lady Squanda’s relatives were holding the chanter’s baby.