Man beats ‘cheating wife’ to death

Zim Now Writer

A 32-year-old man allegedly beat his 31-year-old wife to death, accusing her of dating his nephew.

Ackim Sibanda reportedly assaulted Similo Moyo with a leather belt and an electric cable.

The incident occurred on 21 July 2023 at Sasedza Line in Tsholotsho.

Police said in a statement on Twitter: “The ZRP confirms the arrest of Ackim Sibanda, 32, in connection with a case of murder in which his wife, Similo Moyo, 31, died after she was assaulted with a leather belt and an electric cable indiscriminately on 21/07/23 at a homestead in Sasedza Line, Tsholotsho.

“The suspect accused the victim for having an affair with his nephew,’’ read the police tweet.