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Police in Rarieda rescue five sick children, arrest four suspected cult members

A group of friend lift up hands in worship. [Getty Images]

Police have arrested four suspected cult members and rescued five sick children in Rarieda, Siaya County.

This follows a crackdown by area local administration, who rescued members of the religious allegedly christened 'Polo Piach' - loosely translated as heaven direct that has been operating in Boi village.

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