A -33-year-old Luanshya woman has died after she was stabbed by the husband who is currently on the run.
The incident happened on Sunday, September 3, 2023, around 02:45 hours, in Mikomfwa township, after the couple had a marital misunderstanding.
Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Peacewell Mweemba has confirmed, identifying the deceased as Idah Mkandawire and the suspect as Size Museteka.
Mr Mweemba has explained that the matter was reported to the police by the couple’s landlord.
He has added that on the material day, the landlord was awakened by the deceased, who stated that she had been stabbed in the stomach by her husband.
Mr Mweemba says the woman was rushed to Thompson District Hospital, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
