By A Correspondent- A Gokwe man has committed suicide in a police cell in Lupane after being arrested on allegations of murdering his wife.

Maqawe Maseko (31) of Majanga village in Gokwe had been on the run after allegedly killing his wife last month.

Maseko was arrested in Lupane after one of his relatives tipped the police about his presence in the area.

Police national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and said investigations are in progress.

He said Maseko was wanted for murder.

Maseko was alone as he was the only suspect in the cell, and police suspect that he may have hanged himself between 3 PM and 9 PM as the incident was discovered when police on duty changed shifts.