A 36 year old police officer who was being hunted for killing his wife in Lilongwe has taken his own life, faceofmalawi can reveal.

Deputy national police spokesperson Harry Namwaza has confirmed of the development and identified the police officer as Blessings Nankhuni.

It is said the police officer killed his wife on December 24, 2024 over marital issues.

The law enforcers found the body of Blessings near his house.

Blessings and his wife Charity Nankhuni all hailed from Phalombe District.