06/01/2026
A 40-year-old man from Sansamwenje Village in Isoka District has stabbed his wife multiple times with a pair of scissors before throwing himself in front of a moving truck.
Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer, Dennis Moola, confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred on 5th January 2026 at around 05:00 hours in Chief Kafwimbi.
The victim, Philisy Nakazwe, aged 42, suffered a cut on the forehead and multiple deep wounds to the head and face after being attacked by her husband, Royd Simumba, aged 40.
Police say the attack followed a domestic dispute that began on 4th January 2026 when the victim wanted to visit her relatives within the same village, but her husband objected.
Despite this, she attempted to go to her parentsā home, prompting the suspect to follow her and bring her back before leaving for a drinking place in Isoka Central Business District.
Mr. Moola said that when the suspect returned home around 22:30 hours, the argument resumed and escalated into violence. In the process, he allegedly stabbed his wife several times with a pair of scissors.
He added that after realizing the victim was bleeding, the suspect fled the scene and ran towards the roadside, where he reportedly threw himself in front of a moving truck.
The driver tried to avoid hitting him, but he was brushed by a trailer, sustaining a deep cut to the head.
He says the wife cried for help and later lost consciousness.
The coupleās landlord rushed to the scene after hearing the commotion and found her lying in a pool of blood. With the help of neighbours, she was taken to Sansamwenje health post.
Mr. Moola said that other community members later took the husband to the clinic for treatment.
Police officers who rushed to the area found that both the victim and the suspect had already been taken to Sansamwenje health post.
Medical reports were issued, and both were referred to Isoka District Hospital, where they are currently admitted.
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