Kenyan theft suspect arrested at witchdoctor's shrine

According to authorities, a Kenyan lady who was employed as a domestic helper in a government official's home and is accused of stealing money from the residence was detained at a witchdoctor's temple.

The suspect and her companion were detained, according to the police, at a "famous witchdoctor's residence" in a town close to Nairobi, "where she had gone to seek shelter" from detention.

The suspect was discovered by detectives as she was submerged in a basin of blood from a dead bird, according to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

The statement continued, "When the old witch-doctor saw the detectives, she recited lengthy incantations to ward them off, but that did not stop the sleuths from carrying out their task much to the bemusement of [the suspect], who had closed her eyes expecting the sleuths to depart.

The DCI also posted images of the purported witch doctor paraphernalia on Twitter.

According to reports, the alleged theft of 4 million shillings ($33,700; £28,000) and jewelry from the state official's home occurred last month, and the suspect has since vanished.

To avoid being apprehended, the police cautioned offenders not to waste their time searching out witchcraft services.