A 19-year-old self-proclaimed prophet, Brighton Muroyi, also known as Madzibaba Heavynisher, and a 45-year-old woman, Revai Kweza, have been arrested in Kwekwe for allegedly faking a witchcraft incident. According to Midlands Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, the duo is being charged with causing a public nuisance. Muroyi and Kweza allegedly staged the incident to boost the prophet’s popularity.
The incident took place on February 17, where Kweza was found seated inside a locked and gated house near Muroyi’s shrine, pretending to be a trapped witch. News of the incident spread quickly, drawing a large crowd. Police responded to the scene and began questioning Kweza, who soon admitted to being part of a staged hoax. She implicated Muroyi, revealing that the entire incident had been planned to increase his popularity.
Further investigations uncovered WhatsApp messages between Muroyi and Kweza, detailing their arrangement, including the payment Kweza was set to receive for playing the role of a witch. Both suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue. Inspector Mahoko confirmed the arrests, stating that the police will continue to investigate the matter to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
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