Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru- A 33-year-old man died after sustaining a deep cut on his ribs following a misunderstanding with his estranged wife whom he had reportedly confronted over alleged infidelity.
The incident occurred on August 19, 2022 at around 1900 hours in Ascot, Gweru.
It is alleged that Malcom Maliko was warming himself at a fireplace outside the house in the company of Arthur Kurai (a man).
Maliko then reportedly saw a message purported to be from his wife’s boyfriend on her phone.
Maliko had an exchange of harsh words with the sender of the message.
A misunderstanding arose with his wife Ruvimbo Chamunorwa also known as Mai Talent, over the alleged messages.
At around 2230 hours, the informant who is a co-tenant went and reported the domestic matter to the police.
Police attended the scene and found Malcom Maliko lying in a pool of blood in his room while the suspect (his wife) had disappeared.
The body was taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital mortuary for post mortem. Investigations are in progress.
The accused Chamunorwa was arrested three days later, on 22 August 2022 at Mandava long distance bus terminus after she had come from Mberengwa where she was hiding.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko urged the public to solve issues amicably.
“We urge members of the public to resolve their domestic disputes amicably or engage a third part, rather than resorting to violence,” he said.
