Annie Monta gets 20 years for the murder of husband ‘Chile One’

By Fortune Malata

Slain Copperbelt businessman, RICHARD MBULU’s wife, ANNIE MONTA has been sentnced to 20 years simple imprisonment for the murder of her husband.

The Kitwe High Court sentenced MONTA after convicting her for murdering Mr MBULU, also known as CHILE-ONE, on April 30, 2022, after a marital dispute.

According to evidence before the court, the dispute, between MONTA and her husband, ensued due to a confrontation over infidelity between the couple.

Passing judgement today, High Court Judge, EVARISTO PENGELE said the state had proved beyond reasonable doubt that MONTA murdered her husband.

The Judge told the court that there is evidence showing that on the material day, the couple argued about a lady, who was calling the deceased’s phone on which she had been saved as wife.

Judge PENGELE added that it was a fact that MONTA shot the deceased in the back while he was sleeping or in the process of doing so.

MONTA‘s sentence will take effect from the date she was arrested.