A 51-YEAR-OLD man from Gokwe fatally struck his wife with
an axe after he allegedly caught her pants down with another man before
attempting to commit suicide by downing a pesticide.
Simbarashe Chidaushe is now battling for life at Gokwe
District Hospital where he is admitted under police guard. It is alleged that
Chidaushe of Munakira village under Chief Njelele in Gokwe South caught his
wife, Chiedza Mpofu, having sex with another man when he unexpectedly returned
home from a nearby township.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Joel
Goko said the incident occurred on Tuesday at around 3PM.
“The accused, Chidaushe arrived home from Masoro Business
Centre. It is alleged that he found his wife the now deceased, Mpofu, with
another man in their kitchen hut,” he said.
Insp Goko said the unidentified lover fled, leaving Mpofu
at the mercy of her husband.
Chidaushe allegedly dragged his wife to their bedroom, took
an axe and struck Mpofu once on the neck before attempting to commit suicide
“Mpofu fell to the ground while bleeding profusely and
subsequently died on the spot. Realising that he had murdered his wife,
Chidaushe immediately took a cotton pesticide in an attempt to take his life,”
he said.
Insp Goko said the matter was reported to police by fellow
villagers. “Mpofu’s body was taken to Gokwe District Hospital Mortuary and Chidaushe
is admitted at the same hospital where he is receiving treatment,” he said.
Insp Goko said Chidaushe is under police custody and will appear in court once
he recuperates.
“We appeal to the public to desist from violence and always
seek counselling whenever there is misunderstanding. We do not condone murder
as well as domestic violence over whatever reason,” he said. Chronicle
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