Story by Fungai Jachi
THREE Beitbridge-based police officers who robbed an unsuspecting victim of a Toyota Prado at gunpoint have been jailed for 10 years.
Admore Nyamaropa, Andrew Magwenzi and Prince Kuchekenya were each sentenced to a ten-year jail term.
Four years of Nyamaropa’s sentence were suspended based on the fact that he was injured and will be a burden to other inmates.
Magwenzi and Kuchekenya will each serve an effective jail term of eight years after two years were suspended on condition of good behaviour.
In her ruling, the magistrate noted that the trio acted contrary to what is expected of them as law enforcement agents.
She said they deserved to be punished to send a clear message to would-be offenders after the trio attacked the complainant in broad daylight at a service station.
The magistrate also highlighted that cases of armed robbery are on the increase and it is the duty of the courts to enforce deterrent measures.
