A family was left in shocked after the body of their loved one, who was buried on Wednesday, was exhumed but witches.
The incident happened on Saturday night in Matiero Borabu, Nyamira County.
The family of the deceased identified as Nyagaka said, Nyagaka was buried on Saturday following his mysterious death on Monday.
“Nyagaka died mysteriously after he complained of headache. We collected his body from Hema Hospital mortuary on Friday and buried him on Saturday,” said Edwin Nyareso, the deceased younger brother.
Nyereso said that on Saturday night while family members were in a meeting, a blackout was experienced for about 10 minutes after two cats were spotted at the grave.
“We had a blackout on at around 11:30 pm which lasted for 10 minutes. The blackout came after two cats were spotted making their way to the grave. Immediately after the lights were on, we rushed to the grave only to find the grave to sinking below with cracks all over a clear indication that Nyagaka’s body was exhumed by the witches,” he added.
Area assistant chief James Mochache said witchcraft is common in the area and urged locals practising the outlawed culture to stop.
Mochache said anyone who will be found practising witchcraft will carry his own cross.
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