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Zimbabwean man locked up in Botswana for car theft
03 Jun 2024 at 03:08hrs | Views
A Zimbabwean man has been detained in a Botswana remand prison following his arrest for allegedly stealing a Honda Fit vehicle after it ran out of fuel.
His alleged accomplice escaped from law enforcement agents when the pair was confronted while attempting to refuel the vehicle.
Samson Moyo (26) and his accomplice allegedly stole the car from Goshwe village on May 9 this year by hot-wiring it to start the engine.
Moyo appeared before the Francistown magistrates court, where he was charged with motor vehicle theft and being in the country illegally.
He pleaded not guilty to the car theft charge.
However, prosecutors requested his detention pending the finalisation of the case, arguing that he was an illegal immigrant and a flight risk. Moyo was remanded in custody until June 4.
His alleged accomplice escaped from law enforcement agents when the pair was confronted while attempting to refuel the vehicle.
Samson Moyo (26) and his accomplice allegedly stole the car from Goshwe village on May 9 this year by hot-wiring it to start the engine.
He pleaded not guilty to the car theft charge.
However, prosecutors requested his detention pending the finalisation of the case, arguing that he was an illegal immigrant and a flight risk. Moyo was remanded in custody until June 4.
Source - the herald
