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A man has been arrested for beheading his wife.
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It was gathered that the 27-year-old man identified as Mkwate Chimbizi murdered his wife after accusing her of cheating.
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The tragic incident happened in Ngabu, Chikwawa, Malawi.Â
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The suspect allegedly killed his wife by cutting off her breasts and removing her private parts before beheading her.Â
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South East Police Region spokesperson, Edward Kabango, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, June 9, 2023, said that Chimbizi suspected that his wife, Luwiza Leonard, 23, was having an extramarital affair.
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Kabango said the suspect was arrested on Thursday, June 8, and led officers to a site where he buried the victim’s head which had been found in a decomposed state.
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The police spokesperson said Chimbizi threw his wife’s genitalia and breasts in a pit latrine.
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According to him, the couple had a heated argument which escalated into a fight.Â
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The suspect then allegedly hit Luwiza on the head with a stone, killing her instantly. He then took a panga and cut off her head, breast and private parts.
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Kabango said the incident occurred June 3, 2023, adding that a search for the victim’s body is underway.Â