Boda boda riders burn body of woman accused of being a witch

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They claimed the deceased bewitched a co-wife and her eight children who she accused of stealing bananas. In an interview with the Saturday Standard, John Wafula, a brother-in-law to the dead woman, said the riders first attacked Akinyi in May and later burnt her house. They accused her of witchcraft after her co-wife's eighth child died.For More of This and Other Stories, Grab Your Copy of the Standard Newspaper.
"Police from Bumula police station intervened and dispersed the attackers using tear gas," said Wafula. Wycliffe Khaemba, the deceased's husband, said they took the wife in critical condition to Bungoma County Teaching and Referral HSEE ALSO :Bungoma County loses land case against former PC
“My wife died on July 2, but the body could not be released to us for burial since we were unable to pay the hospital bill and the mortuary expenses." Khaemba said the boda boda riders had warned the family that they should look for an alternative place to bury the woman. He said the boda boda riders made good their threats on Thursaday by storming the homestead and poured 20 litres of petrol on the casket bearing the body. "Mourners had to scamper for safety during the attack," said Khaemba. He said the family reported the matter at Bumula police station.SEE ALSO :Puzzle as scores admitted with similar symptoms
Bumula Deputy County Commissioner John Tonui confirmed the incident, saying police have launched investigations.Do not miss out on the latest news. Join the Standard Digital Telegram channel HERE.