A 35-year -old man of Malama village in Mpika district is nursing burns after his wife poured hot porridge on his face.
Muchinga Province Police Commissioner Joel Njase told the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Mpika today that Webby Bwembya 35, of Malama village was assaulted by his wife Dorothy Moyo of the same abode.
Mr. Njase said the incident happened at around 19 hours on Sunday at Malama village in Chief Chikwanda’s area.
He explained that Moyo had gone to the market to purchase items for resale earlier that day and upon return, Bwembya asked her where she had been.
Mr. Njase said the enquiry resulted into a fight and in the process, the Moyo reached out for a hot pot of porridge and poured its contents on her husband’s face.
As a result, the complainant (Bwembya) sustained burns on the face, right and left arms and suffered general body pains.
A docket of the case has since been opened and the victim is admitted to Chilonga mission hospital.
Mr. Njase said no arrest has been made so far as investigations in this gender-based violence case (GBV) are ongoing.
He said cases of GBV must be investigated thoroughly to establish the truth before any arrests are effected.
She was probably defending herself!
They like ichimbuya in marriage, she’s probably even run away to Mafinga or Chama. Women in this area are not good for business. The moment she just begins to have a bit of money then that’s it just look for another woman. Especially when she begins to sell goodies on the road to those ruthless Swahili drivers they chew murungi…..
No arrests yet. Only in Zambia says Mukwita
but if it was a Man who did the same to a woman, arrests would have been done already by now.
So if the tables were turned you would have arrested Webby Bwembya the husband …GBV is a two way street it also affects men. When are these Police officers going to wake up…I am surprised this commissioner is saying the investigation is ongoing. These are the useless top commisioners under our dull IG.
Even here, in the West, Domestic Violence is on the increase during the lockdown.
A quarrell with the wife turns violent. This is not domestic violence but an unfortunate accident. If only she had reached out for a plate or rolling pin, it might not have been so serious. Probably his jealousy was grating on her. Legally, injury has occured and that means a crime has occurred. The degree of crime is a lesser charge. There was no intention, prior planning, just she lost it. A warning and maybe some counseling to prevent escalation of this behaviour between the two. He also needs to be counseled on jealousy. What was she doing going to market anyway? No ShopRite store nearby.
Unfortunately we will see an increase of domestic abuse and domestic violence with lockdowns. As partners begin to spend more time together, there are bound to be differences and in some cases violence will be manifest. The police have asked anyone who feels threatened to inform and contact them. Sometimes it helps to tell a close family member you trust. Please we are here to help and we know that sometimes mental illness may lead to this. Kz
Mrs. Zulu what are you still waiting for? Plz do the same to that kz mongrel of yours. I wonder how you manage staying with such a thug. Feel pity for you mama.
Haha madizzy great humour. You should contact us for funding for your career as a clown.
The village in question is it under lock-down…. really some arguments can only be looked at with no comment to be passed.
Eehe! Some people have money to fund clowners, i wonder where such money comes from. i think CHINYAU so called ………….. has replaced MUSHOTA on this media.