Alleged serial robbers deny offence

Francistown Magistrate's Court
Francistown Magistrate's Court

FRANCISTOWN: Three Zimbabwean men who allegedly robbed Precious Filling Station at gunpoint on January 17, 2014 have pleaded not guilty to the offence.

The trio of Thabani Mapunganyuka, Sungusani Tafarushe and Godwin Mapunganyuka, allegedly used pistols in the incident and got away with cash amounting to P7,490.

During the trial yesterday, detective assistant superintendent Meshack Mosika said the suspects were arrested in Selebi-Phikwe in connection with the robbery of yet another filling station. Mosika said he went to Selebi-Phikwe accompanied by Tebogo Tsotlhe and Mogae Balemetse, to identify the accused.

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