Man nabbed for murdering girlfriend after spotting her dancing with another man at drinking joint in Blantyre

Police in Limbe have arrested Jefter Mkama, 39, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Alice Gosta Jaweni,28, over love affair disputes.

It was reported that on the night of January 3, 2024, at around 9 o’clock, the couple went out drinking at Manje where Mkama picked up a wooden stick and started assaulting the girlfriend when he saw her dancing with another man.

Confirming the development Limbe Deputy Police Spokesperson Sub Inspector Chibisa Mlimbika said the suspect bolted when she fell down and layed quite still. The victim was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital where she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Mlimbika say through investigation, Limbe police have finally arrested the suspect who admitted to have assaulted the deceased.

Mkama hails from Kandusiwa village Traditional Authority Pemba in Salima district. He is under police custody waiting to answer charges of murder.