A police impersonator from Hwange, Joas Tshuma (29) of Gamba village, has been arrested after a spate of terrorising and raping residents.

Tshuma (29), was arrested on Saturday after a month-long investigation and surveillance by the police intelligence unit, working with members of the public.

The Chronicle reports that Tshuma is expected to appear in court for impersonation and two counts of rape while six other rape cases are also linked to him.

He allegedly pounced on women claiming to be a policeman and tell them they are under arrest.

Tshuma would then order them to accompany him to the police station and along the way allegedly rape them.