The incident occured on Wednesday this week between 14:30 and 16 hours at Kanyemba Village in Chief Phikamalaza of Chasefu District.
Sadik Banda reported to Police that he was unlawfully wounded by his wife Miso Mvula causing him to sustain a deep cut on the back of the head.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Limpo Liywalii who confirmed to Breeze FM News said a hoe is alleged to have been used in the act.
By broadcast time, the police commanding officer who didn’t avail details of the couple’s misunderstanding wasn’t sure if the suspect had been detained or not.