Husband arrested for brutal attack on wife with a hammer after argument over his unlicensed firearm
A 48-year old security guard is in police custody after he assaulted his wife over a hidden unlicensed firearm at their residence in Mavandla village, Malamulele area, in Limpopo on Sunday.
According to police spokesperson, Colonel Stephen Thakeng, the husband demanded an unlicensed firearm from his 46-year old wife who had hidden it in their house.
A heated argument ensued, and the husband then assaulted the wife with a hammer. The wife reported the incident and she handed the firearm to the police.
“The case was opened and the suspected was then arrested for assault GBH and possession of unlicensed firearm,” Thakeng said.