Bindura Man Jailed Over Violent Robbery

The Bindura Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 25-year-old man to an effective seven years in prison following a violent robbery at a local bus stop.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the National Prosecuting Authority, Nation Siyatukwe was convicted after he and an accomplice attacked two women during the early hours of last month.

“The incident occurred around 0400 hours on March 3, 2026, at the Chiwaridzo Clinic bus stop in Bindura. A 32-year-old woman was waiting for transport to work with her mother when Siyatukwe and his accomplice approached them. The two men initially demanded US$20 from the victims,” the NPA statement said.

The court heard that when the complainant told them she had no money, the situation turned violent. The offenders forced both women to sit on the ground before launching an assault.

Siyatukwe repeatedly struck the complainant in the face and restrained her while his accomplice took her Itel A70 mobile phone, valued at US$70.

“The victim managed to raise the alarm, prompting the two assailants to flee the scene. Police responded swiftly to the distress call and successfully tracked down and arrested Siyatukwe. His accomplice escaped and remains at large, with authorities continuing their search,” the statement added.

During the trial, the court noted that although the victim did not sustain visible permanent injuries, the use of force was evident. The magistrate found that violence was clearly used to facilitate the theft, meeting the legal requirements for a robbery conviction.