‘Satan led me to steal’

MULENGA MUSONDA writes A Man told the Choma Magistrates Court that it was Satan that led him to steal a Bicycle. In this matter 40 years old Brian Gandula is charged with Theft contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence are that Gandula on August 10 stole 1 Bicycle valued at K1,000 the property of Hapenga Moono. When […]

‘Satan led me to steal’
MULENGA MUSONDA writes A Man told the Choma Magistrates Court that it was Satan that led him to steal a Bicycle. In this matter 40 years old Brian Gandula is charged with Theft contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence are that Gandula on August 10 stole 1 Bicycle valued at K1,000 the property of Hapenga Moono. When he appeared for plea before Principal Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili, he without coercion admitted the allegations levelled against him. Court: Have you understood the charge? Gandula: Yes Court: Do you admit or deny? Gandula? I admit. Court: Is it true that on 10th August you took the complainant’s Bicycle? Gandula: Yes. Court: Did he allow you to take the Bicycle? Gandula: No Court: Did he owe you any money?  Gandula: No. Court: Why did you take his Bicycle? Gandula: It was just Satan who entered me. Court: For what purpose did you take the Bicycle? Gandula: I wanted to be using it to carry firewood. Court: I record a plea of guilty. After entering a plea of guilty, the matter was adjourned to August 18 for Facts after state prosecutor Alex Syulikwa made the application. Gandula was remanded in custody. The Sun