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Why Ugandan witchdoctors now send bees to catch thieves

Man with a swarm of bees [Photo: Courtesy]
  • Ugandan traders have enlisted a new breed of guards who cannot be bribed
  • Two thieves were recently nabbed after a swarm of bees attacked them
  • The bees stayed with them as they cried and carried back the stolen equipment

As the Christmas season draws near, Ugandan traders have enlisted a new breed of guards who cannot be bribed to connive with thieves to steal their merchandise.

This week that just ended, two guys who stole were apprehended by, wait a minute, bees!

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