BY MAKOKWA CLARA MUYENDEKWA
A MAN has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for stealing four goats contrary to section 275 (2) and 272 of the penal code chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that on September 2, 2021, Antine Munsaka stole two goats valued at K800 property of Keswell Mweemba who is the complainant in the matter.
After listening to four witnesses, the court established that it was true the accused person had stolen the animals and convicted him, adding that he had pleaded guilty to the charge.
The court explained that the second witness Given Mweemba who told the court that he observed the goats missing while tendering and recovered some goats from. The accused’s residence was direct evidence.
He also explained that the first and second witnesses were able to identify the goats as belonging to the complainant.
It further was found that there was no logical explanation as to why accused was found with the goats but had intent to deprive the owner permanently.
In his mitigation, Mr Mundlsaka asked for lenience from court as he had a wife and children who depend on him for survival.
After considering his mitigation, Senior Resident Magistrate Peter Mungala sentenced the accused to 12 months imprisonment explaining that the offence was a felony.
He further ordered that the recovered animal be given back to owner.
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