Convict spares girlfriend in elephant tusks case

Convict spares girlfriend in elephant tusks case
Convict spares girlfriend in elephant tusks case

FRANCISTOWN: A Zimbabwean man initially charged along with his girlfriend for unlawful possession of elephant tusks saved his co-accused from further legal woes after he said that she knew nothing of them.

Marry Sibanda, will not go to prison for possession of elephant tusk thanks to her boyfriend Ryan Ndlovu, who spared her from possible long-term imprisonment of 10 years or a hefty fine of P50,000 (for possession of any tusk or ivory).

The couple was initially indicted together for illegal possession of two elephant tusks that the state alleged were found in their possession at Tonota on January 27, 2021.

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