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“I Just Wanted To Show Off My Friends That I Have A Nice Car”, Says Boy Caught Stealing Lawmaker’s Car

A teenager was arrested by the police while trying to steal a lawmaker’s car using the name of a senator’s son.


An 18-year-old boy identified as Kingsolom Mlambo was caught trying to steal a car belonging to the Zimbabwean Member of Parliament, Killer Zivhu, using the name of Senator Hungwe’s son, Vincent.

The teenager was nabbed by officers from CID Vehicle Theft Squad at Montague Shopping Centre in Zimbabwe after being driven from a city hotel the initial meeting point where the Volvo SUV was supposed to be dropped off to him.

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The Deputy Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest. He said:

“Yes we confirm the arrest of a suspected teenager who wanted to use the name of Senator Hungwe to steal a car.

”More details will be revealed as investigations are underway.”

Police believe there were more people involved in the deal. Upon being confronted the visibly shaken Kingsolom pleaded with the detectives saying:

“I am sorry, I just wanted to use the vehicle for an outing with friends and I wanted to be showing off to them that I have a nice car.”

He was however taken to Southerton Police Station for further investigations.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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