An illegal miner from Chitungwiza village, Mazowe committed suicide yesterday by drinking poison mixed with illicit beer over his wife’s infidelity

Philimon Master sent texts messages to his wife Sandra Nyemwererai (35) informing her of his intentions of killing himself because she had cheated him.

Master’s body was found by the police lying on the ground with a bottle of illicit beer, a pesticide and a suicidal note that had the phone number of the wife and her address.

Mashonaland Central deputy police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison Dhliwayo confirmed the case.

Police warned people to respect human life and seek counselling when they have differences.

“Killing one self is not a solution, when ever couples have problems they should seek counselling from a third part that include pastors ,the police and family members that can save people’s lives”- Bulawayo 24