Leaders opt for witchcraft to arrest killers of two watchmen in Busia

Busia Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa

Busia leaders want witchcraft used to `arrest' killers of two watchmen and a 14year old teenager shot dead last week.

The leaders led by Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa and leader of majority want witchcraft used to haunt killers of two watchmen and a 14 year old child, claiming police have failed to arrest suspects.

Wangalwa said the act was in order with the Marachi customs and traditions referred to as "ohutsuha ingokhe' where elders will be tasked to perform some rituals on the burial day of the three.

“We have talked to our elders and since the victims were killed, appropriate traditions must be observed,” said Wangalwa.

He added, “we will go dump the paraphernalia at specific places to ensure those responsible are haunted since there is nothing forthcoming from the police.”

Addressing the press in his office accompanied by seven members of the county assembly from Butula Sub County, Wangalwa said plans were underway to have a joint requiem mass for the deceased on Friday this week.

They expressed loss of confidence in the manner the investigations were carried out by officers, expressing concern over the loud silence from senior government officials.

“Since then we have not heard from director of criminal investigation or Inspector General, the regional coordinator has gone silent too,” Paused Wangalwa

His sentiments were echoed by Busia county assembly leader of majority Josephat Wandera.

Wandera called on the Police Inspector General Joseph Boinnet to urgently transfer police officers who have operated in the area for long.

He accused the area OCS of concentrating on raiding illicit brew dens in villages at the expense of security patrols.

“The OCS is busy harassing brewers even at the time he is supposed to be leading his team to patrol.  The security around has deteriorated and no one cares,” noted Wandera