Two women in court for spiking man’s drink, stealing Sh1.9million

Joyce Britney and Florence Wangare were on Wednesday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts for allegedly spiking a man’s drink in Nairobi’s Lang’ata area and robbing him of Sh1.9million.

Appearing before Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi, the two were accused of drugging one Fredrick Omondi Okati using Rohypnol on January 17, 2019, and transferring money from his bank account.

Britney, who was found with a pack containing the said tablets, was further accused of stealing Omondi’s mobile phone and ATM card.

Several people who are used to the ‘nightlife’ will tell you of their fear of being drugged.

‘Kuwekewa mchele’ is the term used to mean being drugged and in the recent past, victims have been raped and robbed.

Rohypnol also referred to as flunitrazepam, should ideally be used for treating severe insomnia for a short duration (since it is addictive), but is often used by suspects.

According to Dr Rose Kiarie, higher doses of the drug can result in excessive sedation and finally a coma.

“Adverse effects include confusion, speech impairment and loss of balance. Victims do not recall much of what happens when drugged and that is why it is popular in cases of sexual assault and robbery.

“In some countries, it is also used as a suicidal drug,” she remarked.

Rohypnol comes in pill form and can be crushed into powder. People who intend to use the drug on an unsuspecting victim will often place either the pill or powder into a drink because it dissolves quickly and has no smell or taste.

Many people who observe a person who has ingested Rohypnol will assume that the person drunk.