Woman Kills Husband In Dispute Over His Salary
In a shocking turn of events, 41-year-old Memory Choga has been detained for allegedly killing her husband, Douglas Jeche, a 45-year-old teacher at Jeche Primary School in Sadza, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe.
According to The Herald, the incident occurred after Douglas transferred his salary to his bank wallet without informing Memory. When she discovered the funds were missing, she became enraged.
A neighbor reported, “She was furious when she realized the money wasn’t in the bank.”
Memory’s anger escalated when Douglas returned home without the money. She allegedly attacked him with a log, causing severe injuries. A witness described the assault as “indiscriminate and relentless.” Douglas later succumbed to his injuries.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest, stating, “On July 19, 2024, Memory Choga was apprehended in connection with the murder of her husband at Jeche Primary School in Sadza. The victim sustained multiple wounds from an assault with a log following a dispute over the transfer of his salary into his EcoCash account. He died from his injuries.”
Memory Choga is currently in police custody while investigations into the murder continue. Authorities are still gathering details about the incident that led to Jeche’s death.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi assured the public, “Justice will take its course,” as the legal process unfolds. The community is mourning the loss of Douglas Jeche, a respected teacher, and grappling with the tragic circumstances of his death.
