A conductor implicated of conspiring with crooks to rob a guest of her smart phone in a matatu in Kayole, Nairobi has actually been charged with burglary with violence.
Joseph Maina Mwangi, used by Forward Travelers Sacco in Mihang'o, is dealing with charges along with 2 accomplices– Robert Maina Mustapha and Dennis Musyoki Kivindu.
The trio is charged with the supposed break-in of Jackline Wamuyu's Sh10,500 cellphone while equipped with a knife on October 29.
They deal with a surcharge of conspiracy to dedicate an offense, where they are implicated of conspiring to rob Ms. Wamuyu of her phone.
Wamuyu had actually gotten in the matatu at the Mihang'o phase, meaning to take a trip to Eastleigh, as Mwangi notified her that the matatu was headed to the town.
Simply 5 minutes into the journey, a male traveler who had actually currently been in the automobile before she boarded took a seat next to her and, displaying a knife, required her mobile phone.
The complainant tried to raise an alarm, however another guy signed up with the assaulter, and together they purchased her to comply. The guys robbed Wamuyu of her phone as Mwangi searched.
When Wamuyu asked for the 3 to return her SIM card, Mwangi cautioned her, recommending that she may deal with even graver repercussions, such as rape.
Mwangi and his accomplices later on forced Wamuyu to leave the car upon reaching Tushauriane.
Wamuyu told her experience to a bodaboda rider, who, in a thoughtful gesture, supplied her with Sh50 to facilitate her journey.
The following day, Wamuyu reported the occurrence to Kayole Police Station, causing the recognition and subsequent arrest of Mwangi.
Following his arrest, Mwangi revealed the identities of his accomplices, causing their apprehension at Donholm Stage along Jogoo Road. The mobile phone was not recuperated.
The trio pleaded innocent to the charges before Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyanguthii at the Makadara Law Courts. They have actually been remanded in custody till November 20, when the court will get their social query report, helping in the decision of their bail conditions.
The case is arranged for a hearing on May 9, 2024.
