A 37 year old woman of Nyonyo village, Chief Mwanjawanthu’s area in Petauke District has been murdered by her husband.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner, Grace Chipalila confirmed the incidence to Breeze News.
She said that the woman, identified as Alice Phiri, was murdered by her husband, Martin Banda after a marital dispute.
Ms. Chipalila explained that the incident happened between November 16 and 17.
She says that the body was taken to Chipata General Hospital and the suspect is in police custody.
And Ms. Chipalila says that a 15 year old boy, identified as Foster, died when he fell off a moving tractor and sustained multiple head injuries.
She explained that the accident happened on November 17 around 08 hours at Anusa village in Chief Kalindawalo area in Petauke.
Mr. Chipalila says that there were 12 other passengers on board who escaped unhurt.
Husband murders 37 year old wife in Petauke.
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