In Ngabu, Chikwawa, Malawi, a man named Mkwate Chimbizi, 27 years old, has been apprehended for the brutal murder of his wife. The accused is said to have committed the horrific act of removing his wife’s breasts and genitalia before beheading her.
The South East Police Region spokesperson, Edward Kabango, confirmed this tragic incident on June 9, 2023. Chimbizi suspected that his 23-year-old wife, Luwiza Leonard, was engaging in an extramarital affair.
Chimbizi was arrested on June 8 and cooperated with the authorities by revealing the burial site where he had hidden the decomposed head of the victim. The suspect discarded his wife’s genitalia and breasts in a pit latrine.
According to Kabango, the couple engaged in a heated argument which escalated into a physical altercation. Allegedly, Chimbizi struck Luwiza on the head with a stone, resulting in her immediate death. Subsequently, he employed a machete to sever her head, breasts, and private parts.
This tragic incident occurred on June 3, 2023, and efforts are currently underway to locate the victim’s body.