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Soldier up for US$90 robbery
17 Aug 2023 at 01:54hrs | Views
A MEMBER of the Zimbabwe National Army, Arnold Nyoni (29), appeared at the Plumtree Magistrates Court yesterday charged with robbing a pedestrian of US$90.
Plumtree magistrate, Joshua Nembaware, granted Nyoni $50 000 bail and remanded the matter to tomorrow for trial continuation.
The State led by Arnold Mudekunye alleged that on August 4 around 4am, Nyoni pounced on Alphonse Nkomo (35) who was walking along a footpath.
Nkomo tried to resist, but was overpowered and robbed of his wallet containing US$90.
When Nyoni investigated he was told that the robber was a soldier at 1.3 infantry battalion, Plumtree.
The complainant went to the army base where he identified the suspect.
He filed a police report, leading to Nyoni's arrest.
Plumtree magistrate, Joshua Nembaware, granted Nyoni $50 000 bail and remanded the matter to tomorrow for trial continuation.
The State led by Arnold Mudekunye alleged that on August 4 around 4am, Nyoni pounced on Alphonse Nkomo (35) who was walking along a footpath.
Nkomo tried to resist, but was overpowered and robbed of his wallet containing US$90.
When Nyoni investigated he was told that the robber was a soldier at 1.3 infantry battalion, Plumtree.
The complainant went to the army base where he identified the suspect.
He filed a police report, leading to Nyoni's arrest.
Source - newsday
