- Three Zimbabwean soldiers have been sentenced to 15 years by the military justice system for a spate of armed robberies.
- The Zimbabwean army says rogue elements in the force will face the full wrath of the law.
- Critics blame the armed robberies involving the military and police on a failing economy and a poorly paid army.
Three soldiers from the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) have each been sentenced to 15 years behind bars after being convicted of armed robbery, theft and unlawful entry by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Court Martial.
According to ZNA public relations director Colonel Alphios Makotore, Lance Corporal Fortune Ndlovu, privates Ratiel Manyanga and Kaino Masase were the latest “rogue elements of the force” to be dealt with by the the General Court Martial.
“They were convicted of armed robbery, unlawful entry, and theft after a fully contested trial before the General Court Martial seating in Bulawayo last week. They had all pleaded not guilty to the charges,” he said.
