Witch Doctor Arrested For Raping Patient In Ritual Cleansing Ceremony

Posted by: Eninu William in Uganda news August 7, 2023

Police in Jinja City have arrested a traditional witch doctor identified as Siraj Wanzala, 70, yesterday and detained at CPS Jinja for allegedly raping his client. This comes just days after Joshua Wandegeya, a teacher attached to White Rose Junior School in Kainogoga allegedly defiled his 6-year-old pupil.

According to Kiira Regional Police Spokesperson SP James Mubi, the witch doctor using his magic powers commonly known as ‘Juju’ performed the rituals in his shrine at night in the month of May 2023.

“He allegedly ordered the victim to undress for cleansing or to sprinkle magic greenish fluid all over her body. However, he ended up raping his patient,” SP Mubi said.

“The witch doctor purportedly sprinkled greenish magic water on the victim and later on raped her in disguise that the sexual intercourse was necessary for her healing process. He has been on the run but police have been working tirelessly to have him arrested,” he added.

The victim narrated to police that she paid 120,000= to the witch doctor to perform the May 2023 healing ritual. This was after experiencing ailments ranging from something moving in her stomach like a snake. And other virtual sexual intercourse against her in the night.

However, the victim alleges that after the cleansing, her life has not been the same. She says she experiences nightmares of the witch doctor threatening to kill her. This is if she discloses to authorities that she was raped.

SP Mubi appreciated the victim for her boldness in reporting the matter. He condemned the acts of ill intentions among some witch doctors.

They exploit people financially on top of harassing them sexually, especially women. He also called upon women who face the same to report to authorities.

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