Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and Four Others Arrested Over Assault in Harare
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- Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and four other men have been arrested over an alleged assault at Brompton Guest Lodge in Highlands, Harare.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe (29) and four others in connection with a case of assault in Harare.
The other suspects are Munashe Mubawu (43), Terrence Johannes Chinyemba (42), Fredson Peter (33) and Solomon Pamire (34).
According to a police press statement dated 4 November 2026, the alleged assault occurred at Brompton Guest Lodge in Highlands, Harare, on 3 November 2026 at approximately 6:30 PM.
The five suspects are expected to appear in court on 5 November 2026.
The police said further details would be released in due course.
The case involves Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and four other suspects, with court proceedings expected to provide further details about the allegations.
The statement was issued by Commissioner P. Nyathi, Chief Staff Officer responsible for Press and Public Relations, on behalf of the Commissioner-General of Police.
By Simba Chiti
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