An armed man disguised as state security agent, who breached President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s close security on two occasions last year using a fake secret police security clearance at state functions, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. According to Daily News, the self-styled prophet, Gathry Chiredzero, was found guilty on all charges against him.Magistrate Yeukai Chigodore in Harare sentenced Chiredzero to five years for possessing an offensive weapon at a public gathering, 5 years for impersonating a public official, 4 years for driving without a licence, 1 year for possessing articles for criminal purpose and 1 year for forgery.Magistrate Chigodore said the state had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt and that witnesses gave compelling evidence against the convicted Chiredzero.
However, New Zimbabwe.com reported that Chiredzero would only serve 12 and half years in jail after the magistrate suspended the remainder of his sentence.