Police in Kawale have taken into its custody a 33-year-old man, Harry Nkhoma for killing his wife Harriet Moses.
According to reports filed at Area 24 Police Unit indicates that the two were staying together as a family in Area 24 Tongole outskirts. And on August 18, this year the two had some disagreements.
It is reported that on the stated date the husband came home around 20:00 hours demanding food which was not ready at that particular time, the wife was still preparing the same.
However, this did not please the husband with anger he stabed his partner in the stomach.
The wife sought police indulgence, was given referral letter to Kumuzu Central Hospital (KCH) for medical attention but unfortunately she died on September 4, 2025.
Area 24 detectives amended the assault case to murder and managed to arrest the husband who was in hiding until September 9, 2025.
The suspect will appear before court to answer the charge leveled against him.
Nkhoma hails from Kawere Village, Traditional Authority Mazengera in Lilongwe District.
Sub-Inspector Mabvuto Precious Phiri
P.R.O Kawale Police Station
Cell:0995873467/0884024149