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Minister Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed in Brazen Raid

Lavender Kurwara
13 Mar, 2025

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Minister Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed in Brazen Raid

Minister Kirsty Coventry's parents, Robert Edwin and Lyn Coventry, were robbed of US$90,000 and three guns in a brazen raid at their Glen Lorne home on Monday night. The thieves, two men armed with unknown objects, tied up the couple using shoelaces and made off with a haul including US$15,000 in cash, jewellery valued at US$60,000, and three hunting firearms.

Notably, the thieves also stole Minister Kirsty Coventry's Olympic clothing, adding insult to injury. This incident comes just weeks after former Justice and Legal Affairs minister Patrick Chinamasa's farm was raided, raising concerns about a surge in violent crime targeting prominent figures and their families.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police have yet to release an official statement regarding the Coventry robbery, and investigations are reportedly underway. The lack of immediate comment from law enforcement has fuelled public anxiety and speculation about the security situation in affluent Harare suburbs.

The incident has ignited a debate about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the security measures in place to protect citizens. Critics are questioning whether enough is being done to deter criminals and ensure the safety of both ordinary Zimbabweans and those in positions of power.