Police in Mutawatawa, Mashonaland East province, have
arrested an elderly Pfungwe man for allegedly axing his wife, accusing her of
recklessly using grocery without putting into consideration the current
economic challenges.
Patricia Nyauziyo (41) of Siyakurima village, under Chief
Chitsungo was rushed to Mutawatawa District Hospital by villagers after she was
struck with an axe on the forehead by her husband Fanuel Madzonzoni following a
dispute over groceries.
Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector
Tendai Mwanza confirmed the incident and said the suspect was charged with
attempted murder.
“I confirm the incident of a Pfungwe man who struck his
wife with an axe over a misunderstanding concerning groceries. Police would
like to urge members of the public to desist from using violence as a way of
solving disputes. It is imperative to use peaceful means such as the use of
third parties to assist in resolving any misunderstandings,” he said.
According to police, on February 26, at around 8:45pm, the
suspect and his wife were in their bedroom when a misunderstanding arose over
groceries.
It is reported that Madzonzoni accused his wife of giving
their 17-year-old daughter some sour milk meant for him.
The suspect allegedly became violent, dragged his wife
outside the bedroom and struck her once on the forehead with an axe. Nyauziyo
sustained a deep cut.
It is reported that the complainant escaped into the
darkness and fell down about 50m from the homestead.
She was later assisted by her daughter and a fellow
villager, who ferried her to Mutawatawa Hospital where she was admitted.
Newsday
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