A 28-year-old man from Guruve has hanged himself after his wife cautioned him against attending nyau dance.

Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison Ndliwayo confirmed the incident.

Adam Kanyandura came home drunk at around 7 pm and had an argument with his wife Paidamoyo Jack (26) over why she had barred him from attending a nyau dance.

Asst Insp Ndliwayo said Kanyandura left home unnoticed and was later seen by a juvenile standing by the roadside some meters away from his home at around 11 pm.

His mother-in-law Eunice Mairosi (43) discovered him at around 6 am the following day hanging on a tree approximately 400 meters from his home.

A report was made to the police and no foul play was suspected. 

“We are encouraging members of the public to share problems with other people and to value the sanctity,” said Asst Insp Ndliwayo.

“When people face social problems, they should seek help and counseling from third parties. Refrain from taking your own life.”