A landlord, in a courageous act of self-defense, was st@bbed with a screwdriver by a robber he caught just moments before breaking into his house.
Kelvin Nyabocho, the robber, appeared before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje, facing charges of attempted m_rder and robbery. Nyabocho was not required to enter a plea during the hearing.
On Tuesday, Kenward Kandenga spotted Nyabocho outside his residence and confronted him about his presence. Nyabocho quickly fled the scene, prompting Kandenga to give chase.
During the pursuit, Nyabocho hurled a brick at Kandenga, narrowly missing him. Undeterred, Nyabocho then approached Kandenga and viciously st@bbed him in the head with a screwdriver.
Despite his injury, Kandenga managed to apprehend Nyabocho and called for help. With the aid of a gathering crowd, they were able to subdue the suspect.
Following the incident, Nyabocho was arrested and found in possession of a screwdriver, kitchen knife, and a hammer, which were believed to be tools used for criminal activities.
Investigations revealed that Nyabocho was also connected to a separate robbery in the area. Tapiwa Chirovapasi, who was robbed on his way home in the Hopley area, positively identified Nyabocho as his assailant. During the incident, Nyabocho threatened Chirovapasi’s life and forcefully took his phone, clothes, and US$100.
Source iBulawayo
