…caged 22 yrs for armed robbery
Beverly Bizeki
Faking mental illness failed to save Masvingo Sisk murder suspect and serial robber who was sentenced to 22 years behind bars by Masvingo regional magistrate Bishard Chineka.
Tafadzwa Kanengoni (39) popularly known as Soda Water who resides in Tembwe Street in Aphiri made headlines after shooting and killing a local business person and went on to he faked madness in court saying he was being stung by bees and pretended to be chasing them away.
During one trial session that all he wanted was sadza and his eagles despite going for medical tests which proved he was mentally fine.
It is the state’s case as presented by Innocent Mudzingwa that in November last year Kanengoni stole a firearm at a shop in Masvingo CBD which he used to commit a number of crimes.
Kanengoni used the firearm in Target Kopje where he robbed a female resident and walked away with US$500 cash and other valuables before proceeding to commit another crime in Sisk where he shot dead Michael Munhungowarwa, a tuck shop owner in Mucheke.
He was later trailed by Masvingo detectives and was nabbed in Zvishavane where he was hiding at a girlfriend’s place.
Upon his return to Masvingo, he tried to escape and was later apprehended after being shot on the leg by the police.
He is yet to appear at Masvingo High Court for the murder case at a later date.
