Crimes and Courts Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A dramatic scene unfolded in Kadoma, Zimbabwe, when a 22-year-old man, Dingani, climbed a 30-meter tower light to escape an angry mob after attempting to steal solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I will jump, I will jump!” Dingani threatened, staying atop the tower for three hours before being talked down by Tafadzwa Maxwell ‘Agaga’ Mwanyisa, who said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I dedicated myself to save this guy\u2026 I showed him enough money to buy his favourite drink. After that, I asked him to drop the knife and an electric shocker he had, and he complied.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident began when Dingani attempted to steal solar panels from a nearby house, but was intercepted and chased by a mob. Abigail, a female neighbour, described the scene:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We were woken up very early in the morning to hear that Dingani had gone up this tower light. We haven’t slept since then. This is a surprise to us.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another neighbour, Shylet, added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“For all night Dingani was outdoors making suspicious moves. Our mother was even afraid to go for early morning errands fearing he could pounce on her.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The owner of the house whose roof was damaged accepted the incident, saying,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“What can I do? I will repair the roof and life goes on.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dingani was eventually taken to Rimuka police station under heavy guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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