Police in Dedza have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicious that he allegedly killed his wife after having family disputes.

Spokesperson for Dedza police Sergeant Beatrice Jefita has confirmed of the arrest as she identified the suspect as Solomon Simango who committed the offense on 21 April 2024.

On the stated date, the suspect and his deceased wife identified as Eliza Simango went to a certain drinking joint in the district, where they started arguing because the wife was talking to other men.

According to Jefita, the quarrel continued until they got home and the husband beat his wife up and suspiciously, during morning hours of Monday, the wife was found lifeless in their house by the villagers.

“The villagers were angry and wanted to revenge on the suspect but police came in quickly and rescued him from the angry mob,” Jefita indicated.

Meanwhile, Eliza’s body has been taken to Dedza district hospital pending postmortem examination and the suspect will appear in court soon to answer a murder charge levelled against him.

Solomon Simango hails of Kanduna village, Traditional Authority Kamenyagwaza in Dedza District while the deceased wife Eliza Simango hailed from Thom Village, Traditional Authority Kasumbu in the same district.