Mineworker hacks wife to death, commits suicide

Closeup video: Axe with blood in hand on the dark background. Drops of blood flow down the blade of an ax. Murderer or butcher, halloween theme
Closeup video: Axe with blood in hand on the dark background. Drops of blood flow down the blade of an ax. Murderer or butcher, halloween theme

FRANCISTOWN: In a tragic incident currently under investigation, a 41-year-old man from Hubona brutally killed his 39-year-old wife using an axe and then took his own life in their living room.

The tragic incident happened in Selebi-Phikwe. Acting station commander in Selebi-Phikwe, Assistant Superintendent Bontle Morekisi confirmed the harrowing incident, stating that it occurred on a Wednesday afternoon at Orlando location.

She explained that they became aware of the situation when the 41-year-old man's family received a distressing call from him, revealing his disturbing intentions to harm his wife and take his own life.

Editor's Comment
Bravo police for prompt action

It is also hurting that whilst we all know that the Botswana Police Service (BPS) is charged functionally with the duties to investigate all forms of crime, some locals have resorted to taking the law into their own hands. It is very wrong to do that. There is also a possibility that one may wrongfully take the life of a person in the process, unless it is a justifiable case of self-defence. Recently, in the city of Francistown, some locals found...

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