Nigerian Man Found With Tsontso Watch Break Down In Tears In Court Saying He Has A Child In His Care

A dramatic emotional moment unfolded in court when Nigerian national Kenneth Chibuzor reportedly broke down in tears after details emerged about a young child under his guardianship while his bail application continued.

Chibuzor is accused in a case involving the alleged theft and resale of a smartwatch belonging to South African runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo. The case has attracted attention as proceedings continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and the accused’s personal circumstances.

During the court proceedings, the court heard that the child mother allegedly left when the child was just three years old. Since Chibuzor arrest the child has reportedly been staying with one of his friends raising questions about the youngster welfare while the accused remains behind bars.

The revelation appeared to weigh heavily on Chibuzor who became emotional as the details of his family responsibilities emerged in court. His reaction brought a deeply personal dimension to a case otherwise centred on allegations involving the athlete’s smartwatch.

Despite the emotional development, Chibuzor remains in custody as his bail application continues. The court has postponed the matter to 27 October 2026, when his immigration status is expected to be confirmed.

The confirmation of his immigration status is an important step in the ongoing proceedings, although the final outcome of the bail application remains uncertain.

The case highlights the difficult intersection between criminal allegations and personal circumstances particularly when children may be affected by a guardian detention. However the allegations against Chibuzor remain allegations and he is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in a court of law.

As the matter returns to court later this month attention will remain focused on the immigration-status confirmation and the next steps in determining whether Chibuzor may be granted bail.