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Yvonne Ncube, Chronicle Reporter

A 35-year-old man from Fort Rixon in Matabeleland south province allegedly ripped open his wife’s stomach with a knife before committing suicide following a fight over alleged infidelity.

Clinton Khalipha (35) of Plot 1 Poplus Farm in Fort Rixon allegedly fatally stabbed his wife Pretty Ncube (34) several times on the neck, chest and abdomen before hanging himself.

Matabeleland South provincial spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident that occurred last Thursday afternoon

She said Ncube made a report of domestic violence at a local police station saying that her husband was accusing her of infidelity.

Insp Mangena said the woman was advised to go to hospital since she had minor injuries all over the body and police went to the crime scene but could not locate the accused person.

“Instead of going to the hospital as advised, Ncube went back to her home where she found Khalipha fuming  why she had reported him to the police and the two got into a heated argument,” said Insp Mangena.

She said Ncube’s mother overheard the heated argument and rushed to the police station and reported the matter and police went to the couple’s home.

“Upon arrival, the police found Ncube lying dead on the floor with intestines protruding from her stomach and a deep cut just below her right breast,” she said.

Insp Mangena said  police proceeded to the bedroom where they found Khalipha’s body hanging from a roof truss.

“We suspect that Khalipha stabbed his wife before hanging himself on the roof truss,” said Insp Mangena.

Police have previously urged members of the public to refrain from using violence but  approach  third parties like community, traditional or religious leaders to help them resolve their differences.

Police also have community relations officers that can assist in resolving differences.