Police in Kawale have arrested Keleton Muyaba, 71, for allegedly killing his wife Florence Hunga, 59.
It is reported that on October 18, 2025, the family had some misunderstandings, and after hours of peace and reflection the issue resurfaced in the morning of October 19, this year.
While in their bed room the noise escalated which caught the attention of their son who stays with them.
The son who heard the cry of the helpless mother, gathered momentum and forcefuly entered the room to stop the fight.
Upon gaining entry he found his father holding a panga knife while the mother lying down in a pool of blood. The matter was reported at Area 23 Police Unit while the victim was taken to Kamuzu Central Hospital where she was pronounced deceased .
This prompted a swift action by Area 23 detectives who managed to arrest the suspect at chiuzira during the wee hours of Sunday, October 19.
Police would like to advise resident to report any form of Gender Based Violence (GBV) to police or any relevant authorities for proper councelling rather than be at the helm of everything which can lead to loss of life due to physical assault.
The suspect will undergo a fully mental assessment before appearing in court to answer the charge of murder which contravens section 209 of the Penal Code.
Muyaba hails from Chibabi Village in Traditional Authority Kampingo Siwande in Mzimba distict.
Sub Inspector Precious Mabvuto Phiri
P.R.O-Kawale Police Station
Cell:0995873467/0884024149*