By MAKOKWA CLARA MUYENDEKWAA MAN of Choma District has been sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labor for stealing two chickens and a pair of safety boots.25 year old Moses Mukuku of Macha mission hospital in Choma District was facing a charge of theft contrary to section 272 of the penal code chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia.Particulars of the offense are that on November 4, 2021, Moses Mukuku did steal two chickens, 1 machete, a spear and safety boots all valued at K675 property of Gibson Moono.In its findings after three witnesses had testified against the accused person, the court explained that the said property was indeed stolen and that the accused had admitted to the charge.The court further said the evidence linking the accused to the offence was the machete and safety boots being found in his house and did not justify why he took the said items.According to the testimony of Mukobele Aubrey, clerk of courts […]
MAN EARNS 5 YEARS FOR STEALING 2 CHICKENS
