Knowledge Chimukanika was arrested on Friday and charged
with attempted murder. He is expected to appear in court today. His wife, Elgin
Chikambeka (25) was rushed to Mount Darwin Hospital for treatment.
Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton
Mundembe confirmed the incident, which occurred in Muzaza village.
According to witnesses, Chimukanika accused his wife of
cheating and went to get an axe from his mother, Esther Kambira’s homestead.
“Chimukanika suspected that his wife, who is a vendor at
Mount Darwin marketplace, was cheating and went to her workplace where he
insulted her and threw her wares away,” a witness, Netsai Motsi said.
“We helped her pick them up and left for home. Upon
arrival, her husband, who was drunk, took spare keys and locked her inside
before going to his mother’s place to collect an axe.
“He came back with the axe, unlocked the door and struck
her three times on the forehead,” she said. It is further alleged that after
assaulting her, Chimukanika fled from the scene, leaving her lying in a pool of
blood.
Her mother-in-law came to her rescue and rushed her to
Mount Darwin Hospital. The suspect was arrested at a nearby village where he
was found drinking beer. Newsday
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