There was drama in Karagita estate in Naivasha after police officers raided several residential houses targeting alleged witch doctors.
During the early morning raid, two suspects were arrested and strange items including snake skins and dead chicken found in one of the houses. The raid follows complaints from locals that the suspects who claimed to have come from Tanzania could cure all manner of diseases including impotency and financial instability.
Last year, residents raided several homes that the witch doctors were operating from, destroying their paraphernalia. In the latest incident, one of the witch doctors told a woman that he would help her get a well-paying job. An elder, John Wachira said the promise did not materialise forcing the woman to demand back the Sh2,000 she had given the sorcerer.
“The man became arrogant and threatened the woman that he would kill her baby using his powers,” he said. Area Chief Hassan Guyo said the crackdown targeting the suspects would continue until security agents get rid of the conmen.
“We have received several complaints over the witch doctors, and we will ensure we get rid of them,” he said.