Woman beats up best friend over hubby

A Harare woman - Lucia Chikombe is unsettled as her best friend is after her husband.

Chikombe told the court that she was fed up Pretty Mpofu who is plotting to snatch her bubby.

"I did assault her several times in a bid to stop her from seducing my husband; I was just protecting what rightfully belongs to me.

"Pretty was my beloved best friend but she betrayed me.

"She admires the life I am living because my husband brings me all the goodies that I have from South Africa.

"Your worship, you can grant her the protection order provided she stays away from my husband because she takes advantage of her looks to wreck other peoples marriages" she said.

Pretty had rushed to the court to seeking a protection order accusing Lucia of physically abusing her.

She said Lucia beats and assault her each time they meet.

"Every time she mocks me and threatens to end my life with unspecified actions.

"I have never contacted her husband nor sent her texts," she said.

Magistrate Marehwananzo Gofa granted Pretty a protection order.