MULENGA MUSONDA writes
A Man told the Choma Magistrates Court that it was Satan that led him to steal a Bicycle.
In this matter 40 years old Brian Gandula is charged with Theft contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offence are that Gandula on August 10 stole 1 Bicycle valued at K1,000 the property of Hapenga Moono.
When he appeared for plea before Principal Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili, he without coercion admitted the allegations levelled against him.
Court: Have you understood the charge?
Gandula: Yes
Court: Do you admit or deny?
Gandula? I admit.
Court: Is it true that on 10th August you took the complainant’s Bicycle?
Gandula: Yes.
Court: Did he allow you to take the Bicycle?
Gandula: No
Court: Did he owe you any money?
Gandula: No.
Court: Why did you take his Bicycle?
Gandula: It was just Satan who entered me.
Court: For what purpose did you take the Bicycle?
Gandula: I wanted to be using it to carry firewood.
Court: I record a plea of guilty.
After entering a plea of guilty, the matter was adjourned to August 18 for Facts after state prosecutor Alex Syulikwa made the application.
Gandula was remanded in custody.
