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‘Servant of God’ says the Almighty ordered him to drown in Indian Ocean

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 Benson Muigai from Kimabu County shocked the court for claiming he was a servant of God, and had been sent to Mombasa particularly to take his life at the Likoni Ferry crossing.

A man who attempted to drown himself in the India Ocean has told a Mombasa court that he had been sent by God.

Benson Muigai from Kimabu County shocked the court for claiming he was a servant of God, and had been sent to Mombasa particularly to take his life at the Likoni Ferry crossing.

Muigai who is in his 30s claimed that:

“I am a servant of God. I came from Kiambu after God told me to come here take my life in Indian Ocean. I am new in Mombasa, so I do not know of any other place I would have gone except Likoni Ferry,” said Muigai.

The magistrate repeatedly asked him if he had really been sent by God, and what his mission involved. “Is it true that God sent you here? What did He ask you to do?” he asked the accused.

State prosecutor Rosemary Nandi requested that Muigai be subjected to psychiatrist check-up to verify his mental status before he can face trial, a request that was granted.

“The accused’s statements raise concerns about his mental status and he ought to be taken for check-up,” said Nandi.

The prosecution said the suspect jumped off the ferry at around 8.45am, but was rescued by fishermen.

Muigai is charged with attempted suicide after he jumped off MV Nyayo into the Indian Ocean on May 31 in Likoni.

The case is scheduled for mentioning on August 12, after his psychiatrist report is out.

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