Local gospel singer Kester Deane, commonly known as “Kester D”, was on Wednesday morning robbed of his laptop and mobile phones, among other items, while in his yard by a lone gunman.
According to reports from the singer, the incident occurred at around 12:45h as he
Kester Deane
had just arriving home from work.
Deane, who also hosts a gospel programme on radio, reported that as he entered his yard, he heard his dogs barking viciously. Upon inspection, he said he noticed a masked man and as the man noticed him, the perpetrator pointed a gun at him, demanding money.
“He asked “where is the money”; I replied “I have no money, all I have is my computer and two phones”. He also asked me to take off my wedding band and another gold and silver ring with my initials (KD). He asked for my wallet, I said “I don’t have that”, then he asked me to empty my pockets,” Deane explained.
During the robbery, the son of the gospel promoter came out of the house as he tried to determine what was happening, but the gunman reportedly pointed the gun at him and ordered him to return inside (the house).
The radio personality said the same thing was repeated when the tenant of the upper flat of the house opted to come downstairs.
The gunman reportedly managed to escape with the singer’s computer, important documents and external hard drives, among other items.
Nevertheless, in his post on Facebook, the gospel singer sent praises to God, highlighting that while it was a distressing situation to be in, he managed to go through it unharmed.
Police confirmed with this publication that a report of the incident was made and an investigation is currently ongoing.
