Thieves Were Attacked By Swarms Of Angry Bee’s After Stealing A Farmer’s Cow [Watch Video]
The story of an unexpected drama that happened at Makutano police station after two men suspected of stealing livestock in Kirinyaga county voluntarily returned a cow with one being handcuffed by a swarm of bees.
The incident, which occurred on November 3, left the officers and the community stunned and curious about the use of traditional medicine and its effectiveness in solving criminal cases. Lilian Waithera, a local farmer, made a shocking discovery when she arrived at the police station to find her stolen cow tied under a tree in the station compound, the cow had been reported stolen two days earlier.
As if that wasn’t strange enough, two men were screaming in pain from bee stings, one of them being handcuffed. What was more surprising is that Waithera reportedly made the decision to contact a traditional medicine specialist from Busia to help recover her stolen cow, the specialist agreed to assist her for a fee of Sh 10, 000 once the work was completed.
As bees continued to attack the two suspects, the medicine man arrived and administered medical herbs to them, however, as he did so, bees swarmed Into a bag he was carrying, causing a commotion as the suspects were then. led into the police cells. The involvement of traditional medicine in addressing crime had gotten a heated debate, not just in the local community but across the country.
It has brought into question the role of superstition and cultural practices in the legal system. Some believe in the efficacy of these methods, while others are skeptical and advocate for a more modern, evidence-based approach to criminal justice. The use of the traditional medicine has raised ethical and legal questions about the use of alternative forms of justice, especially when it comes to personal gain.
Moreover, Pastor Joseph Muriithi and other leaders have spoken out against the rise in theft cases, calling for stronger law enforcement and community vigilance. As the investigation into the livestock theft continues, the Makutano police station incident has brought to the fore the challenges facing rural communities and law enforcement agencies.
The debate around the intersection of
culture, tradition, and the rule of law has prompted local leaders and law. enforcement officials to seek solutions that will address the root causes of livestock theft while upholding the principles of justice and fairness. This dramatic turn of events has certainly left people and law enforcement officers questioning the boundaries between tradition, law, and justice.
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