The Nkhunga First Grade Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced a 28 year old McDonald Mussa to 30 months imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into an office and stole desktop computer.
Ignatius Esau, PRO for Nkhunga Police Station said court heard from the state prosecutor that between the night of 29-30 August this year, Mussa who is a security guard for Garda World security company was assigned to look after Illovo’s Human Resource Business Office at Dwangwa.
“State Prosecutor Sub Inspector Mickeas Chatsira told court that in course of his work, Mussa broke into the said office and stole a desktop computer worthy K360,000.00 Occupants of the office were surprised next morning to note that the desktop computer was missing.
A follow-up was made that resulted into the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the said item.” Explained EsauEsau said appearing in court on September 7, 2020 Mussa pleaded guilty to the charge and prayed for leniency saying he has an obligation of looking after his family.
“Passing sentence, First Grade Magistrate Kingsley Buleya concurred with the state which said that what the convict did was a breach of trust to his bosses since he was employed to protect the very same property he stole. The court then slapped the convict with a 30 month custodial sentence.” Narrated Esau
McDonald Mussa comes from Mavwere village T/A Mavwere in Mchinji district.