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REVENGE is sour!
Rugare Mucherengi approached the courts to arm-twist her husband Benjamin Mucherengi, a prison officer stationed at Khami Maximum Prison on the outskirts of Bulawayo, to pay maintenance.
In response, Benjamin left to stay with a girlfriend in Nkulumane suburb and from time to time visits his wife to issue threats.
a�?I am married to Benjamin Mucherengi under Marriages Act Chapter 5:11 but he is now staying with another woman in Nkulumane suburb. He moved out of the house after I had claimed maintenance since he was not looking after the family.
a�?He usually comes to Khami Prison Complex where I am staying and every time he comes he threatens to kill me and the children as punishment for claiming maintenance.
a�?He used to beat me up but now when he comes to harass me during the day I run away and at night I seek refuge from neighbours. My husband is also demanding money from me and if I refuse to give him he starts threatening and insulting me,a�? complained Rugare.
In response Benjamin didna��t refute his wifea��s accusations. He said she was also in the habit of assaulting him and that is why he was no longer staying at home.
a�?I agree with what she has said but I want the court to grant a binding order since she is also in the habit of assaulting me and that is the reason why we are not staying together,a�? said Benjamin.
In her ruling presiding magistrate Adelaide Mbeure granted a reciprocal order in which she charged the parties to keep peace by not insulting, assaulting and threatening each other.
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