A judge handed down a 30-year prison sentence to Bigboy Nampungo for stealing cash and items from a family farm. The court found him guilty on six different armed robbery charges. Nampungo admitted he committed these crimes against the relatives of businessman Wicknell Chivhayo.
During the attack at their Marondera farm, he took US$85,558 in cash and other belongings worth US$3,900. The case moved through the legal system, with Ms Shambadzeni Fungura acting as the government lawyer. Nampungo faced the full consequences of his actions after confessing to everything.
The harsh punishment reflects how seriously the court viewed these violent thefts. Nampungo became just one part of a larger investigation into crimes against wealthy families in the area. His lengthy jail term serves as a warning to others considering similar robberies.
During the attack at their Marondera farm, he took US$85,558 in cash and other belongings worth US$3,900. The case moved through the legal system, with Ms Shambadzeni Fungura acting as the government lawyer. Nampungo faced the full consequences of his actions after confessing to everything.
The harsh punishment reflects how seriously the court viewed these violent thefts. Nampungo became just one part of a larger investigation into crimes against wealthy families in the area. His lengthy jail term serves as a warning to others considering similar robberies.
