Hell hath no furry like a 44-year-old Bulawayo man who got arrested after he reportedly threw his wife out of a window of a flat in Bulawayo following a domestic dispute.
The incident occurred at Burombo Flats in the country’s second biggest city last Saturday.
A source who was quoted by a local publication said they heard noises emanating from the couple’s flat around 2200hrs.
The source also added that a heated argument between the couple started after the husband confronted his wife over a phone number he had found in her phone.
“It was around 10 PM when the argument started. The husband was demanding answers about a number he had seen on his wife’s phone,” said the source said, per CITE.
“An hour later, she fell from the window of their flat, landing on the ground below. She broke her leg and sustained other injuries. She was taken to hospital, but sadly, she died yesterday afternoon,” he said.
While confirming the incident, Acting police spokesperson for Bulawayo, Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said:
“Police confirms the arrest of Meluleki Ndlovu a male adult aged 44 of Burombo flats Bulawayo in connection with a murder case of his wife Siphiwe Ndlovu a female adult aged 33″.
Police say Meluleki assaulted Siphiwe inside their locked flat and, in an attempt to escape, she reportedly stepped onto a sofa and jumped out of the window.
“She sustained a fractured right leg, a swollen stomach, and was bleeding from the nose and mouth. A neighbour who witnessed the fall rushed to help, grabbed the keys, and opened the door for Meluleki. Upon seeing his injured wife, Meluleki called an ambulance, which took her to the hospital,” said Asst Insp Msebele.
The police implored on members of the public to resolve disputes in an amicable manner and urged the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence.
