Honda Fit stolen from Bulawayo turned into Mabvuku...

Honda Fit stolen from Bulawayo turned into Mabvuku mushikashika

Zim Now Writer

A Honda Fit that was stolen in Bulawayo in November was taken to Harare and fitted with foreign registration plates and was being used as pirate taxi.

Police impounded the vehicle in Mabvuku where it was being used as a mushikashika (pirate taxi) and now spotting Botswana registration plates.

“After impounding the car, we investigated and linked it to the Honda Fit stolen in Bulawayo. The owner has already collected it and well done to our officers,” said Harare Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Julius Chakanza.

According to Chronicle, the owner of the recovered Honda Fit, Nkulumandla Mathe works at the procurement department at Mpilo Central Hospital.

“I almost cried when I saw my car after police called me to come to Harare. I am at Mabvuku Police Station finishing the process to collect it. Police first told me that the vehicle passed through the Mvuma Tollgate on November 16, which caused me serious stress. Then on December 4, they stopped a driver who was driving a Honda Fit with a Botswana number plate and when they asked for a Temporary Permit for the car the driver bolted out and left passengers inside.

The engine number and Chassis numbers had been ground off. I am just relieved that I got my car back. This is the third time that a vehicle has been stolen at Mpilo Central Hospital,” she said

A mechanic, who spoke to Zim Now, said that Honda vehicles are an easy target for thieves because one key can unlock and start many different vehicles.