InDrive Driver Kidnaps Female Passenger
Faith Gwena attempted to pay the US$2.50 fare with a US$10 note.
InDrive Driver Kidnaps Female Passenger
A 33-year-old Indrive driver from Harare has been found guilty of kidnapping a female passenger after a heated payment dispute.
Talent Mhembere pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The victim, 28-year-old Faith Gwena, narrated her ordeal in court, detailing how the situation escalated from a simple payment disagreement to a terrifying abduction.
The incident took place on November 19 of last year when Gwena requested a ride using the inDrive app.
She intended to travel from number 88 Fife Avenue to Riverside Walk in Avondale and was charged a fare of US$2.50.
Mhembere, driving a white Nissan Expert, arrived promptly to pick her up and drove her toward her destination without any initial issues.
Upon arriving at her destination, Gwena attempted to pay the US$2.50 fare with a US$10 note.
Mhembere, however, refused to accept it, claiming he did not have change. Gwena offered to pay using EcoCash but Mhembere insisted on cash only.
InDrive Driver Kidnaps Female Passenger
When Gwena could not provide a smaller denomination, Mhembere locked the vehicle’s doors, started the car, and sped off at high speed toward King George Road.
Gwena realized she was in serious danger. When they reached the Total Service Station in Avondale, she screamed for help.
A bystander noticed her distress and attempted to intervene by blocking Mhembere’s vehicle.
However, Mhembere managed to manoeuvre around the person and continued driving north along King George Road.
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Mhembere made a phone call to an accomplice named Purazi. During the conversation, Purazi instructed him to drive to the Avondale Police Station.
Upon arriving, Purazi confronted Gwena and demanded US$10, which she reluctantly handed over.
Purazi then threw US$7 in change on the ground before they quickly fled the scene.
