By A Correspondent- Police in Harare have shot dead a suspected female armed robber who was part of an eight-member gang that has been terrorising people in Harare, Mutoko and Macheke.

The female robber was shot and killed in Kuwadzana on Wednesday.

The police also arrested her seven male accomplices who have been identified as Kudzanai Manyonga (35), Tonia Farai Ndoro (27), Prosper Magwejani (44), Gilbert Chikukwa (54), Chancellor Thandi (40), Robinson Chinhuka (42) and Amiah Chayi (18).

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests yesterday.

He added that the deceased was identified as Lucy Nyakudya (20).

“On March 23, at about 0300 hours, the suspects together with Lucy Nyakudya stormed a house in New Marimba, Harare, armed with a big hammer, bolt-cutter and a pistol before robbing the occupants of US$500 cash, iTel P37 cellphone with Econet line and a 42-inch plasma television set.

“During the robbery, the complainant screamed for help, prompting a tuck-shop worker to come outside to investigate. He met the suspects who fired a shot to scare him and they fled in a getaway car.

“The suspects dropped the stolen television and an iTel cellphone belonging to one of the gang members at the scene,” he said.