Chipinge Robbers Sentenced for Stealing US$5 and Earphones
Two Chipinge robbers, Ebinezel Mubvekeri (18) and Tadiwanashe John (22), have been arrested and sentenced for stealing a mere US$5 and a pair of earphones.
Duo Nabbed for Vicious Robbery
The court heard that on the 17th of June this year, the two culprits saw Sekai Sithole walking alone with her luggage. They then approached and befriended her, offering to help carry her belongings. Seizing the opportunity, the ruthless duo began threatening Sithole before robbing her.
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Ruthless Robbery Unfolds
Mubvekeri was the one who searched Sithole, taking her Tecno Spark phone, a brown wallet containing earphones, a phone charger, and US$5. While Mubvekeri carried out the heinous act, John simply stood by and watched.
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Relentless Police Action
Acting swiftly on the case, the police managed to arrest the culprits and recover US$99 of the US$104 that was stolen.
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Harsh Sentences Send a Strong Message
During court proceedings, the two robbers pleaded guilty to the charge. They were sentenced to 8 months in prison, of which 4 months were suspended.
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“The accused persons pleaded guilty to the charge and were sentenced to 8 months imprisonment, of which 4 months were suspended for 5 years. They will serve 4 months effectively,” read the NPAZ press statement.
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Father Molesting Own Daughter
In another news, a father from Beitbridge has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for allegedly getting his 12-year-old daughter drunk before molesting her at home. During the August 2023 holiday, the father sent his other children away and was left alone with his young daughter. He then went to the shops, bought beer, and forced the intoxicated child to drink it until she fell asleep. The father then took advantage of the vulnerable situation and molested his own child that night.