Africa, Zimbabwe

In most cases, a man wants nothing to do with his children after a divorce although there are exceptions like Mr. Bigboy Ndlovu from Gwanda.

Unfortunately, Bigboy was nearly made to pay with his life for being an exception to the perceived norm.

In a shocking development, Ndlovu was axed by his brother-in-law and ex-wife for requesting to have custody of his three children.

Fikile Moyo (33) from Mzimuni Village and Vumubuhle Moyo (38) from Insindi are expected to appear at the Gwanda Regional Court on September 23 facing charges of attempted murder.

The matter will proceed by way of summons.

The State alleges Vumubuhle and her brother Fikile teamed up and attacked her ex-husband, Mr. Bigboy Ndlovu on the 3rd of May 2019.

According to State papers seen by The Chronicle: “On 3 May at around 8PM the complainant was drinking beer with his brother-in-law Fikile at Ntungo bottle store at Mzimuni Business Centre. A misunderstanding arose after complainant asked to take custody of his three children who are staying with his ex-wife. Fikile turned down Mr Ndlovu’s request and pointed out that he could only have custody of only two children. The complainant insisted on having custody of all his three children which made Fikile furious. Fikile went out of the bottle store and went to inform Vumubuhle who was also at the business centre.”

Fikile came back in the company of his sister while armed with a wooden stick and an axe. Fikile struck the complainant with the axe on the head.

The State papers stated that the complainant was unconscious following the attack and the accused persons fled from the scene.

Ndlovu was assisted by other villagers who rushed him to the hospital. The matter was reported to the police resulting in the arrest of the brother and sister.

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Author: FACE OF MALAWI