Murder accused Nshinka Kaputo has denied killing his girlfriend Precious Mangesana, alleging that the deceased shot herself dead.

Kaputo, a businessman has told the Lusaka High court that on the material day, Mangesana whilst holding a gun told him that she was tired of the their relationship and hence she wanted commit suicide.

In this matter, Kaputo, 35 is accused of murdering his girlfriend Precious Mangesana, a Multichoice employee on October 5, 2017.

Opening his defense before High Court Judge Catherine Phiri, Kaputo says the deceased got a gun from a secret place where the couple used to hide it before killing herself.

Trial continues on November 5 and 6, this year.