Woman abducted, hacked in Meru following witchcraft allegations

Woman abducted, hacked in Meru following witchcraft allegations

A 24-year-old woman is fighting for her life at Maua Methodist Hospital in Meru after her hand was chopped off and her private parts bruised after she was accused of witchcraft.

Mercy Nyoroka was assaulted for allegedly bewitching her neighbour and child at Kathelwa area, Igembe Central Sub County.

According to area OCPD Jane Nyakeruma, Nyoroka was abducted from her home by the attackers. The individuals, who have since been identified, then proceeded to assault her at a different location.

They later brought her back to her kitchen with deep wounds on her head and private parts. Her hand was also chopped off.

Richard Ntoiti, the victim’s husband, says he had gone to buy milk when his wife was abducted by the attackers.

Ntoiti, who is a casual labourer, is now appealing for help to cater for his wife’s treatment.

Jennifer Nkonini, a neighbour, says cases of women being assaulted on allegations of witchcraft are on the rise in Meru.

Nyakeruma, however, says they have identified the suspects behind the incident. She says they will be prosecuted.

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