A 38 year Lusaka business man of Kabwe has allegedly taken his own life after a marital dispute with his wife.

Mwebantu reports that Peter Kunda aged 38 is alleged to consumed doom after a quarrel with his wife Mirriam Banda Kunda aged 38.

It is alleged that Mr Kunda who lived in Kabwe was insecure about his marriage because his wife lives in Lusaka with their three children.

Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Kabwe central police station received a report of man who attempted to take his own life.

Lawrence Mwewa ,an Environmental Health Officer of Luangwa township in Kabwe district reported that his neighbour , Mr Kunda was admitted in Kabwe Central Hospital Intensive care Unit after attempting to take his life using doom.

“Police officers visited the hospital and investigations revealed that Mr Kunda stays in Kabwe and his wife and three Children live in Lusaka which has resulted into Mr Kunda feeling insecure about his marriage.

The couple experiences misunderstandings and constant arguments. On Saturday around 15:00 hours, the couple had an argument on Phone. He later demanded to have a last word with his three children before administering a bottle of Doom. His neighbour saw him crying for help and rushed him to Kabwe Central Hospital where he is battling for his life,” he said.

Mr Hamoonga said however, that Mr Kunda died and has left behind a note which explains how his assets should be shared.

Source:Zambiareports