Three suspects, who had allegedly been terrorising the Biaba community and surrounding area with housebreaking and theft, were arrested at Mutiti last Wednesday.

The three, Masala Dube (30), Prince Thomu (30) and Phathutshedzo Motlapa (22), were arrested by the Mphephu police after a tip-off from community members at Mutiti village. W/O Lazurus Netshidzati, spokesperson for the Mphephu police, confirmed the incident, adding that the police had recovered groceries, cigarettes and airtime vouchers. The police have opened a case of housebreaking and theft.

According to Netshidzati, both Thomu and Mothapa are from Mutiti village, while Dube is from Zimbambwe. Netshidzati praised members of the community for their continuous involvement in the fight against crime. "Together with members of the community, we are slowly winning the war against crime," said Muila.

The three suspects briefly appeared in the Dzanani Magistrate's Court last Friday, and the case was postponed to26 November for further investigations. They remain in custody.

The chairperson of the Nzhelele Civic Association, Mr Bonny Sinthumule, said that the community was happy and they praised the police work done to arrest the suspects. He appeals to the community to work hand in hand with the police to reduce crime in the area.