Lock up witchcraft suspect, pleads chief

A chief Friday pleaded with a local court not to release a witchcraft suspect on bond, saying his neighbours would kill him.

Sibayan location chief Paul Kipyegon Koech told the court that residents were baying for Philip Chumo’s blood and urged the court to keep him in custody until the situation calmed down.

Mr Chumo, who is facing a charge of possessing charms, had been granted a Sh10,000 bond with a surety of similar amount but declined to go home fearing for his life.

Hearing is on March 30.