Two South Africans Among Suspects in $600,000 Rafiq Adam Armed Robbery

• Two South Africans suspected in Rafiq Adam’s armed robbery.
• Samson Gora, Adam’s driver, charged for collaboration.
• Robbers made off with over $600,000 in cash.
• Robbery included theft of high-end mobile phones.
• Gora confessed to police, implicating his brother.

Details of the robbery reveal alarming tactics used by criminals.

Armed Robbery and South African Involvement in Harare Incident Two South Africans are under suspicion for their alleged involvement in a significant armed robbery targeting former Dynamos chairman Rafiq Adam. The incident took place in Harare on June 16 and involved a staggering $600,500 being stolen, as reported in a court hearing on Monday. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) shared this information as they addressed the case against Samson Gora, who is 35 years old, and worked as Adam’s driver. According to the NPA, it was Gora who gave crucial information about Adam’s financial dealings to the robbers. The authorities allege that Gora was aware of the substantial cash stored at Adam’s business, Merchantman Enterprises, located on Cameroon Street.

Police investigation led to the arrest of the driver involved.

The Actions of the Criminals and Evidence Collected In connection with this armed robbery, the NPA named two Zimbabwean suspects, Nyengerayi Chikwadze, also known as Chipato, and Oscar Muchenje, alongside the two unidentified South Africans. Gora, when appearing before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei, did not enter a plea and was denied bail, thus remaining in custody until July 16. During the robbery, the individuals allegedly confronted Adam as he was at the reception of his business, armed with a pistol. Reports indicate one of the robbers struck Adam with the pistol and demanded money from him. Adam managed to provide $500 cash but also handed over the keys to the safe, which was in his possession. The robbers got Adam to take them to his office, where they accessed the safe and made away with $600,000. The assault didn’t end there; they also ransacked Adam’s office, stealing multiple high-end mobile phones from both Adam and his employees.

The community reacts to shocking crime and implications.

Arrest and Confession Raise Serious Questions After the robbery, the investigation took a turn when detectives from CID Homicide Harare received a tip-off regarding Gora’s involvement. The detectives acted quickly, leading to Gora’s arrest at his workplace. It was during questioning that Gora reportedly confessed his role, indicating he had fed information to the robbers about Adam’s money. Notably, Gora revealed he received $10,000 for his part in the crime while the suspects Chipado and Muchenje shared a larger portion of the loot. Police were led to Gora’s brother, Willard, where they found $4,400 in cash, along with several phones worth about $1,500. Authorities also seized a Toyota Hiace, which they believe was procured with the stolen money. Rufaro Chonzi represented the NPA during the court proceedings, and the case is unfolding as more details become available.

The case involving the armed robbery of Rafiq Adam sheds light on the alarming collusion between international suspects and local criminals. With significant money lost and multiple phones stolen, the implications of this case extend beyond just the financial loss, raising serious concerns about security in Harare. The ongoing investigation will likely reveal more about not just the robbery but also about the individuals behind such audacious crimes.