A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 9 years in jail after stealing a cow to pay lobola to his in-laws in a bizarre incident which got him a short-lived honeymoon with his new bride.
The incident occurred on April 12, 2024, at approximately 6 PM. The complainant had secured his cattle at the Dabvu homestead before heading home for the evening. When he locked his pen, he made sure that all his animals were locked in safely for the night.
The Theft That Led To Chigwengwe’s Arrest
Under the cover of darkness, Chigwengwe approached the complainant’s kraal. He stealthily untied a black cow with distinctive curved horns and led it away without being detected. The complainant and his family did not hear any of the noise while asleep for the night. The next day, he used the stolen cow to pay lobola to Ian Wamiridza of Muchena Village.
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Legal Consequences
The stolen cow was valued at $400. After being found guilty of the theft. Chigwengwe was sentenced to nine years in prison after he was found guilty by the court.
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