A prisoner who ran from court faces 22 years behind bars. Luke Zinyengere must serve time for escape and armed robbery after stealing a car at gunpoint. He claimed he used a toy gun during his crime. The court found he had a real weapon smuggled into his cell with help from family members and a prison guard.
The judge called this a well-planned crime that scared many people. She gave him 10 years for breaking free and 12 years for taking the car. His only good point was being a first offender with family. Police caught him later trying to rent a car in Ruwa after receiving a tip. He left the stolen vehicle near a parts shop downtown.
Officers arrested several others who helped him escape. These people include a prison worker, a prosecutor, and two relatives. The original armed robbery cases against him made his sentence harsher. The court said jail breaks cannot be taken lightly because society needs protection from dangerous criminals.
The judge called this a well-planned crime that scared many people. She gave him 10 years for breaking free and 12 years for taking the car. His only good point was being a first offender with family. Police caught him later trying to rent a car in Ruwa after receiving a tip. He left the stolen vehicle near a parts shop downtown.
Officers arrested several others who helped him escape. These people include a prison worker, a prosecutor, and two relatives. The original armed robbery cases against him made his sentence harsher. The court said jail breaks cannot be taken lightly because society needs protection from dangerous criminals.
