A Lilongwe court sent James Gerald to prison for 14 years with hard labor after he robbed someone near Gateway Mall. The 18-year-old from Ntcheu District stole K40,000 cash, a phone, along other items worth K1 million during the February attack. Gerald worked with two partners who remain uncaught, all carrying knives when they targeted a man walking to catch a taxi to Area 49.
Gerald admitted his guilt, but prosecutor Damiano Nyasulu asked for a tough punishment because the crime seemed carefully planned. Magistrate Bracious Kondowe agreed with this recommendation. The judge noted that such crimes often happen around Lilongwe. He hopes the harsh sentence will scare others away from committing similar robberies.
Gerald admitted his guilt, but prosecutor Damiano Nyasulu asked for a tough punishment because the crime seemed carefully planned. Magistrate Bracious Kondowe agreed with this recommendation. The judge noted that such crimes often happen around Lilongwe. He hopes the harsh sentence will scare others away from committing similar robberies.
