By White Luhanga
A 31-year-old woman has been hospitalized after allegedly being axéd by her husband in a shocking attempted murder incident in Manjawila village, Mafinga.
Muchinga Province Police Commissioner Dennis Moola says the incident occurred on 26 August 2025, around 22:00 hours in Manjawila village, Chief Mwenewisi.
Brief facts of the matter are that the victim, Hildah Namusukwa separated with her husband, Green Ng’ambi, and was staying with her elder brother.
Mr. Moola says on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, around 22:00 hours, the victim was collecting firewood behind her elder brother’s thatched house when she was axed from behind.
He says the victim fell to the ground and, upon turning, saw her husband, who fled the scene after she screamed for help.
The Police Commissioner says that, with the assistance of Kennedy Sichali, who alerted the police about the incident, the victim was rushed to Mwenewisi Rural Health Center, where she is currently receiving treatment.
Mr. Moola stated that officers visited the victim at the hospital and issued a medical report form for a medical examination.
He says an inquiry has been opened, and investigations have been instituted into the matter.
Mr. Moola says a manhunt for the suspect has also been launched.NB: Picture for illustration
©️ Zambia Reports | August 28th, 2025.