By Burnett Munthali
A judge has heard that a widow claimed ‘God’ instructed her not to tell anyone about the death of her husband.
The husband’s skeleton was later discovered in the house two years after his demise.
Sylvia Mutaba, 51, who faces charges of causing the death of her husband, George Kabala, denied killing him.
She explained that the body remained undisclosed because she was following “instructions” she believed were from God.
During cross-examination of arresting officer Simushi Masola, defence lawyer Jonas Matende highlighted that his client had been instructed not to reveal her husband’s death.
Mr. Matende asked Mr. Masola whether he was aware of the divine instructions given to Mutaba while she was nursing her husband.
He further questioned the officer, saying, “Do you know that, in fact, according to the instructions, after she was praying for her husband’s recovery, but suddenly, one day, he died, she asked God what to do now that the husband has died?”
The witness, Mr. Masola, testified that he was unaware of these instructions.
The case continues to unfold as the court examines the widow’s claims and the circumstances surrounding George Kabala’s death.
