Police in Bindura have arrested Tendai Phiri (42) of
Kazungula Village under Chief Chiweshe in Centenary for killing her husband
Kingston Chitsinde (60) during a domestic dispute before trying to burn the
body with the help of her lover, Givemore Chipata (50).
Chipata was Chitsinde’s friend. Provincial police
spokesperson Assistant Inspector Milton Mundembe said the incident occurred on
August 3 at around 6pm.
“The couple had a heated argument after Phiri consulted a
prophet over their daughter’s disability,” he said.
“They started fighting and she overpowered her husband, who
fell to the ground unconscious.”
On realising that her husband had died, Phiri is said to
have covered his body with a blanket before consulting Chipata for assistance. He said they then connived to burn the body to cover up the
offence.
“She kept the body in the house and the following day at
around 7pm they took it to a banana field, covered it with logs and grass and
set it ablaze before going back home,” he said.
Phiri then allegedly went to the village head to report
that her husband was missing.
“A search party, comprising all villagers was organised.
While people were searching for Chitsinde, Phiri went towards the banana field
leading to the discovery of her husband’s half burnt body. The villagers
accompanied Phiri to the police to report the matter.
“During interrogations Phiri confessed to killing her
husband and implicated Chipata in the attempt to dispose of the body.”
Asst Insp Mundembe said it was worrisome that despite
awareness campaigns, cases of domestic violence were on the increase.
“Violence does not solve anything but creates a lot of
problems. We encourage couples to dialogue when they are faced with challenges.
“Make use of relatives or public relations officers at
police stations for advice and guidance,” he said.
In an unrelated case, a three-week-old baby was found
dumped in a pit toilet at Redlands Farm in Bindura.
Maidei Manyika (33) and Taizivei Kasinamunda (37) found the
baby on July 4, this year at around 6pm.
They heard baby cries in the toilet and went to investigate
only to find the baby almost covered by worms.
The toilet was almost full and the two women fished the
baby out, bathed it and went to the police.
Asst Insp Mundembe said the baby was taken to Bindura
Hospital and they are appealing to anyone with information on the identity of
the baby’s mother to come forward. Herald
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