Man hacks wife with axe for serving him divorce papers
Close-up of hand holding ax on black stone floor background
Laban Mukombelo, 53, of Mkushi, Zambia, is said to have taken to his heels after cutting Eunice Kabamba, his wife, with an axe when she tried to serve him with divorce papers.
As a result, Laban is the target of a manhunt by police in Central Province for the horrific attack on his 50-year-old wife.
According to Eunice’s report to the police on February 17, around 14:00 hours on February 15, the day after Valentine’s Day, Laban attacked her.
She stated in her statement that Laban, furious about the legal action, allegedly beat his wife severely with an axe and his fists after filing for divorce because of ongoing marital problems.
She sustained cuts on her head, eye, cheek, and damage to three teeth.
According to Zambia Observer, concerned neighbours intervened and rushed Eunice to the hospital, where she received treatment and was discharged after a day.
Police deputy spokesperson, Danny Mwale, confirmed the incident.
“Investigations revealed that following marital disputes which the couple has been having for some time, Eunice decided to sue Laban for divorce in the local court but upon being served with the summons, Laban got angry, picked up an axe and started hitting his wife on her head, causing her to suffer serious injuries,” added Mwale.
Mwale said the suspect is currently on the run.
