By White Luhanga.
A marital dispute took a disturbing turn when a 29-year-old woman attempted to take her own life by jumping into a well in Mambwe District of Eastern Province.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred today 18th October, 2025 around 05:00 hours in Mpandika Village,Chief Mnkhanya.
Tryness Mwale was rescued by police officers after a concerned citizen reported her attempted suicide.
Brief facts are that, Tryness had a fight with her husband, Mathews Banda, 32, on October 17, 2025.
She reported the matter to the police and received a medical report form. However, in a shocking turn of events, Tryness attempted to end her life by jumping into a well the next morning.
Her husband, who had spent the night at his first wife’s house, was informed of the incident and rushed to the scene.
Mr. Mweemba says Tryness was rushed to Mambwe District Hospital for medical attention.
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