A family in Burangasi village of Bumula Sub County, Bungoma County is living in fear after irate youths from the village stormed their home and set on fire the body of their mother-the late Everline Akinyi-which was in a casket, claiming she was a witch.
According to her son Patrick Nyongesa, three months ago the youths attacked his mother and injured her badly, following the same allegations of witchcraft and she was admitted at Bungoma referral hospital, until her demise. He added that after getting help from well wishers they managed to transport the body to their home but unfortunately the youths, most being boda boda riders, stormed their home as soon as they arrived and set the casket on fire.
He disclosed that they were helpless as they watched the body burn to ashes, and could only manage to bury the ashes saying they are now living in fear that the gang may come back again to attack them.
He called upon the government to offer them security saying his mother was innocent but she died in such a cruel manner.