Police in Mangochi have apprehended Dickson Lanjesi, 27, a Teacher at Mtamila Full Primary school who nearly killed his ex-wife.
The incident occurred on March 12, 2021 at lssah village, Traditional Authority Namabvi in Mangochi.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the couple divorced in December 2020.
The divorce did not go well with the husband who started sending intimidating messages to the victim who is also a teacher at Mtengeza Primary School.
Earlier this month, the two were counseled at Mangochi Police victim support Unit for the same after the victim lodged a complaint whereby the suspect promised to change his behavior.
On the said date, the suspect visited his ex-wife without her knowledge and immediately produced a knife and stabbed her on the neck and he run away.
The victim was rushed to Mangochi district hospital where she is receiving treatment.
The suspect who had been on the run has now been apprehended and will appear before court to answer the charge of acts intended to cause grievous harm contrary to section 235 of the penal code which attracts maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Dickson Lanjesi hails from Chimpini village Traditional Authority Mlumbe in Zomba.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Deputy PRO
Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
E-mail:mamateps1152@gmail.com