Man In Court For Stabbing To Death His Friend’s Pregnant Wife

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MAN IN COURT FOR STABBING TO DEATH HIS FRIEND’S PREGNANT WIFE

A 20 year old man of Mazabuka’s Overspill who stabbed to death his friend’s wife who was seven months pregnant has appeared in the Magistrate Court for murder.

Byta FM Zambia Court Beat Journalist reports that Smart Chatila is also charged with attempted murder contrary to Section 215 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia for trying to murder his step daughter, Bertha Mweemba.

Particulars of the offense in count one are that the defendant committed the crime on 9th November, 2022, where he murdered Wendy Kandela, contrary to Section 200 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

When the matter came up before Magistrate Changa Chitabo for explanation of the charge, the State told the court they are still waiting for instructions from the Director of Public Prosecution for committal to the high court.

The matter has since being adjourned to 1st February, 2023 for mention.

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