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A 62-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested in Darwendale on allegations of killing her husband following a misunderstanding over infidelity on Sunday.
Mary Banda is alleged to have fought with her husband, Nira Benet, 81, until he developed breathing problems.
Benet died on admission at Kutama Father O’Hea Memorial Hospital and a report was made to the police leading to Banda’s arrest.
National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident.
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Mary Banda, aged 62, in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Virginia Farm, Darwendale, on November 6. The suspect fought with her husband, Nira Benet after a misunderstanding over allegations of infidelity.
“The victim, who was having some challenges in breathing, was rushed to Father O’Hea Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival,” he said.
Meanwhile, police are investigating a murder which occurred in Zhombe where four unknown suspects armed with axes and machetes pounced on two security guards at a mine.
“Obert Moyo, 56, and Herbert Zimbe, 47, were struck with axes by the assailants, who went on to steal 8kgs of pregnant carbon,” Ass Comm Nyathi said.
“The two victims sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Kwekwe General Hospital. Obert Moyo was pronounced dead upon arrival.”
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter