Horror as Bulawayo Woman Scalds Sleeping Boyfriend With Boiling Cooking Oil
A Bulawayo woman Sithandazile Ncube (20), scalds sleeping boyfriend Tofara Masendu,(28) with boiling cooking oil. This incident occurred after Masendu had assaulted his girlfriend following a fight about alleged infidelity.
Relationship Fallout Over Alleged Cheating
According to a close source, the couple was reclining on their bed when Masendu discovered explicit conversations on Ncube’s phone with another man, fueling his suspicion of infidelity. Accusing her of cheating, Masendu confronted Ncube, leading to a heated exchange of words, reported bmetro.
Violent Confrontation Escalates
The argument quickly escalated, with Masendu resorting to physical violence. Witnesses reported that he grabbed Ncube, throttled her, and subjected her to a barrage of punches and kicks all over her body. Masendu berated her for disrespecting him and betraying their relationship.
A Fiery Act of Revenge
After the violent assault, Masendu retreated to the bed, falling into a deep slumber, unaware of the impending retaliation. Taking advantage of his vulnerable state, Ncube seized a pot of boiling cooking oil and poured it onto Masendu’s face and genitals, inflicting severe burns. She promptly fled the scene, leaving him writhing in agony.
Legal Consequences
Following the disturbing incident, Masendu reported the assault at Bulawayo Central Police Station, leading to Ncube’s arrest. Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident, expressing concern over the escalation of violence within relationships. He urged individuals to seek non-violent alternatives for conflict resolution, emphasizing the potential consequences in such situations.
Unanswered Questions
Efforts to gain a statement from Masendu were unsuccessful at the time of reporting. The motive behind Masendu’s assault and Ncube’s alleged infidelity remain undisclosed, leaving the public puzzled about the underlying issues that led to this volatile episode.
