Tragic end to domestic dispute as man stabs wife t...

Tragic end to domestic dispute as man stabs wife to death

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Zim Now Writer

A 32 year-old Shamva man is on the run after accusing his wife of infidelity and stabbing her four times on the head using an unknown sharp object.

Mashonaland Central province police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe said the incident happened on April 4 at around 9 am at Nyamwanga village under Chief Bushu.

It is said that the now deceased 29-year-old Chipo Makuva and her husband Richmore Nyosani were in their bedroom when an argument over infidelity allegations arose and Nyosani struck his wife four times on the head before she stormed out of the hut bleeding and screaming.

Neighbours, Austin Butsa, 52 and Ireen Muyanzikwa, 34 rushed to the scene and restrained Nyosani from assaulting his wife.

Seven metres from the hut, Makuva collapsed and died and instantly while Nyosani fled from the scene.

The matter was reported at Shamva police station who then attended the scene and recovered an iron rod and shovel in the hut.

Police said Makuva’s body had four deep cuts on the head. The body was conveyed to Mt Darwin Hospital.

Meanwhile, Inspector Mundembe is urging spouses to remain faithful in their marriages and in cases of differences, they must open up and share with close relatives.

He said domestic violence does not solve anything except escalating the problem and leaving children orphaned and disadvantaged.