A 66-year-old woman from Chiredzi, Zimbabwe allegedly committed suicide because her polygamous husband 'starved' her of conjugal rights for a long time, police confirmed.
Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Peter Zhanero said police were investigating the case.
He identified the deceased as Muhlava Muhlabiza of Chigalo Village.
On the day in question Muhlabiza and Selena Mashava (64) who were both married to the same man, only identified as Mr Makunani (64) quarrelled over who was supposed to sleep with him on that particular night.
Muhlabiza allegedly accused Ms Mashava of being favoured especially when it came to sharing the bed with their husband while she was 'starved'.
Sources said she argued that it was her turn to enjoy conjugal rights since Ms Mashava had been receiving the favour for a long time.
'When Mr Makunani who had not been around arrived home at around 9 pm he found the two women arguing.
'He intervened and managed to stop the argument but ignored Muhlabiza's plea that she also wanted a fair share of the man in bed and went with Ms Mashava.
'This accordingly was not taken lightly by Muhlabiza and she threatened to end her life, saying Mr Mukanani was no longer interested in her,' said the source.
After the trio went to bed, Muhlabiza who was sleeping in a different bedroom hut alone allegedly woke up at around 12 midnight and told her husband that she was going to relieve herself at a nearby bush.
More than an hour later Mr Makunani and Ms Mashava apparently became suspicious and followed to check whether Muhlabiza was still safe after she failed to return.
The couple could not find her and made a formal police report the following morning.
Police made their own investigations and discovered Muhlabiza's body hanging from a tree in the bush, four days later.
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