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WIFE SET ABLAZE AFTER MARITAL DISPUTES
A man from Choma’s Zambia Compound only so far only identified as Smart, has reportedly been arrested for setting his wife ablaze following a marital dispute.
According to an eye witness who sought anonymity, the suspect who works at a named garage, is said to have picked up a quarrel with his wife identified as Carol after knocking off around 20:00 hours, Sunday evening.
The witness narrates to Byta FM Zambia News between 01:00 and 02:00 hours, Monday, the victim was heard screaming and when neighbours piped through their windows, a fire spotted at the suspect’s house, with reports that the wife was locked therein.
The witness further states that some men braved the fire and broke the door to the house, managing to rescue the woman, who is now reportedly receiving treatment at Choma General Hospital.
The suspect, who has been described as a known abuser of his wife, was later apprehended by some community members and handed over to Police.
An inquiry into the incident has been forwarded, with Southern Province Commissioner of Police, Auxensio Daka, yet to confirm the happening.
