Hubby fatally axes wife's friend

An Umguza man, Nkosilathi Ndlovu (37), attacked his neighbor with an axe, killing her, after accusing his wife of spending the night at the neighbor's homestead.

Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident, detailing that Ndlovu was enraged by his wife's absence and threatened to kill both his wife and the neighbor.

The attack occurred on July 1, 2024, around 4 pm at Klipspring Farm, Umguza. Ndlovu, accompanied by his wife, confronted the 38-year-old neighbor at her homestead. When the neighbor sensed danger and tried to escape, Ndlovu caught up with her and struck her on the head with an axe. A nearby resident, alerted by the noise, disarmed Ndlovu, who then fled the scene.

The injured neighbor sustained a severe head injury and was bleeding heavily. She was taken to Mpilo Hospital for medical attention. The police have not yet located Ndlovu and are appealing to the public for information leading to his arrest. Inspector Ncube urged the public to avoid violence and seek help from third parties when resolving conflicts.