By YVONNE CHATE? –
THE man, who physically abused his wife in Ndola last week, has been arrested after the victim’s father placed charges against him.
Grace Kapele, 34, was last week severely beaten by Kasongeja Malipilo who locked her in the former African Commercial Bank building on Kabelenga Avenue.
Grace, however, declined to report the matter to the Police insisting that the incident was misunderstood and that she was happy with her marriage.
This prompted Robby Kapele, the father of the victim to lodge in a complaint at the victim support unit which led to the arrest of Malipilo yesterday.
Copperbelt deputy Police chief, Byemba Musole said in an interview that the suspect was apprehended and would appear in court.
“Mr Malipilo has been arrested and he will appear before court today,” he said.
The move to arrest Malipilo was against the victim’s wish as she had earlier stated that the incident was misunderstood and she was enjoying a happy marriage.
Despite being confined to the building for one week with a swollen face and eyes, Grace declined to press assault charges against the husband.
Mr Malipilo will appear in court on May 16.
