Machete wielding ‘MaShurugwi’ storm farm, load 150 live chicken onto Honda Fit
Police launch appeal for information to help track down suspects
By Auther Chimbgwa
A gang of three men armed with machetes stormed a farm in Shurugwi Sunday night and robbed a chicken farmer of nearly 150 live birds which they all loaded onto a waiting Honda Fit and drove away.
Police spokesperson for the Midlands Province Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident which happened in Shurugwi, a rich gold mining region notorious for machete wielding gangs derisively referred to as MaShurugwi,
He identified the victim as Aurthur Munjari, aged 25, who lost 64-layer chickens, 84 broiler chickens and some cell phones, all valued at approximately US$1 638.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirms a case of robbery where a 25-year-old man was robbed of his belongings,” said Inspector Mahoko in a statement.
“The incident occurred on 3 May 2026, around 11pm at Outward Bound Farm in Shurugwi.”
Munjari, accordijng to Mahoko, was sleeping at home when he was awakened by the sound of a car pulling up outside.
When he peeped through the window, he observed a black Honda Fit car from which three men armed with machetes and a bolt cutter emerged while the driver remained behind.
The gang allegedly forced open a window and forced entry into the house after which they ordered Munjari to lie down.
They forcibly took his Samsung galaxy A20 cell phone, cash US$30, a sleeping bag and a blanket.
The gang went onto also force-march Munjari to the fowl run where it helped itself to the chickens, and loaded them into the car before driving off.
Nothing was recovered from the loot.
“We are appealing to members of the public who might have information about the suspects to pass it to any police station,” said Mahoko.
