By A Correspondent- A Binga man has been arrested after he fatally axed his uncle who tried to stop him from selling a cow that was “old and thin.”

William Sibanga Muzamba (57) of Twakachibona village under Chief Pashu reportedly surrendered himself to the police soon after killing his uncle Simati Mefias Mudimba (62) from the same area on Saturday.

The two had been drinking traditional beer at Mr Fanson Muleya (53)’s homestead when they argued over a cow that Muzamba wanted to sell.

Mudimba allegedly drew an axe and threatened to strike his nephew who, however, disarmed him and struck him twice on the head.

Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the murder and arrest of Muzamba who is expected to appear in court soon.

“We received a report of a man who was murdered by his nephew following a misunderstanding over the sale of a beast. On 24 April around 5 pm, William Sibanga Muzamba and Simati Mefias Mudimba were drinking traditional beer at the informant, Mr Fanson Muleya’s homestead.

Muzamba was discussing selling his beast with his uncle Mudimba who told him not to sell it and suggested that it be slaughtered because it was old and had lost weight,” said Insp Banda.

He said this did not go down well with Muzamba leading to an argument that degenerated into a misunderstanding.