Man commits suicide after killing his wife

Details of the tragedy

According to information released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on its official X-Account (formerly Twitter), Mhlanga is said to have attacked his wife with a stone. The reasons for the violent act are currently unclear.

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Following the brutal attack, Mlalazi was rushed to a nearby medical facility in Lusulu. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on arrival, leaving the community shocked and heartbroken over the senseless loss of a young life.

Police investigations ongoing

Zimbabwean authorities have launched an official investigation into the circumstances of the murder and subsequent suicide. Law enforcement agencies are currently working to gather more information and have expressed concern about increasing cases of domestic violence with tragic consequences.

In its statement, the ZRP encouraged the public to seek help in domestic conflicts rather than resorting to violence, stressing the importance of using available resources and mediation to resolve conflicts without resorting to harmful behaviour.

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Domestic violence remains a pressing problem and police stress the importance of paying attention to early warning signs before conflicts spiral out of control.