- An 82-year-old woman was allegedly detained against her will by her neighbours in Meru county after she sought help to answer nature’s call.
- Her granddaughter received news that her grandmother was allegedly being assaulted by the neighbours, bringing the matter to light.
- She spoke to NgGossips as social media users rallied behind her, urging authorities to intervene and ensure justice is served.
A family in Meru county is seeking justice after their kin was allegedly detained and assaulted by her neighbours, leaving her injured.
Source: UGC
Eucabeth Mukami took to social media to speak out about the alleged injustice against her grandmother as she appealed for help from the relevant authorities.
Mukami shared a heartbreaking post narrating what had allegedly happened to her 82-year-old grandmother, who had gone to relieve herself.
Nairobi woman finds out about granny’s incident
“My grandmother woke up to attend an event at a neighbour’s house. She was accompanied by my two aunties. On the way, she diverted to another neighbour’s home and asked for a place to relieve herself. She was directed by the neighbour’s daughter. A minute later, they pounced on her, started beating her, and accused her of being a witch.
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My aunties were later informed that an old woman was being beaten for allegedly being a witch. They rushed to the scene, only to be attacked as well and kicked out of the compound. One of my aunties sustained injuries to her head and legs,” she emotionally wrote.
The Nairobi-based woman said she had tried calling the neighbour regarding the incident, but he allegedly refused to speak to her, raising more questions.
Instead, she was told to contact the source of the information for clarification on what had happened to her grandmother.
Meru granny rushed to hospital after rescue
Mukami later shared an update, saying her grandmother had been rescued by a few neighbours and family members, bringing some relief.
“Apparently, Gitonga and his sisters, one of them Beatrice Martine, dragged my grandmother through cow dung, poured water on her, beat her head with a Bible, and demanded that she ‘give them the witchcraft.’ She is now being taken to hospital,” she added.
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In a brief interview with NgGossips, Mukami provided more details about her grandmother’s condition as the family pursued justice.
“They are taking her to the police station to report the incident. She is severely injured after being hit on the head several times,” she said.
Kenyans react after granny is assaulted
Netizens expressed outrage over the incident, flooding the comment section with messages of support while tagging authorities to take action.
Francis Silva:
“Jameni, in this day and age, people still believe in witchcraft? Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), please help.”
Ken Lucas:
“Sorry… someone on the ground should report the matter to local administration or the nearest police station.”
Eileen Reen Kendih:
“Sorry, let the administration respond swiftly.”
Munene Eric Kururia:
“So sorry. Please reach out to other neighbours and local authorities… some neighbours are dangerous.”
Karimi Karimi Karimi:
“Can any neighbour help mobilise transport to take her to the police? Or anyone with police contacts? This is urgent.”
Source: Facebook
Kiambu granny locked up in house
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In another story, an elderly woman reportedly over 100 years old was found locked away and neglected in the Kikuyu area, raising concern among neighbours.
Although the outside environment appeared relatively fine, she was alone in a dimly lit mabati house, curled up on a bed with little else around her.
The community called for urgent intervention to rescue the elderly woman and improve her living conditions.
Source: NgGossips
