It never rained for Christopher Makuya (37), Clever Gumbo
(37) and Bernard Muzondiwa (34) all from Chief Matibe Beitbridge who set 30
snares to trap animals but found a guinea fowl and an impala that they had been
caught eaten by predatory wild animals.
A hyena that had also been caught by the snares managed to
escape.
After finding nothing on their snares, the three returned
to their homes but were traced by game scouts from ZBE Nuanetsi Ranch who
arrested them.
They appeared before Mwenezi Resident Magistrate Honesty
Musiiwa.
Muzondiwa and Gumbo were sentenced to 6 months in prison
each while Makuya was sentenced to 12 months in prison since he had committed
the similar offence before and had a suspended sentence.
The State said on March 5, 2021 in Nuanetsi Ranch, the
three set 30 snares with the intention of trapping wild animals. They caught
one impala, one guinea fowl and one hyena which escaped. Game scouts on duty
discovered the offence and traced the accused to their homes leading to their
arrest.
Meanwhile Freddy Mache (36) and Tafirenyika Chuma both from
Bidziyapasi, Chief Matibe Beitbridge were also arraigned Magistrate Musiiwa
after they were found hunting in Nuanetsi Ranch with dogs
They killed a warthog and were ordered to pay RTGS10 000
fine each or spend two months in prison. They would also pay restitution of
US$1000 each.
Leyton Katsidzira prosecuted. Masvingo Mirror
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