As part of investigations into a cult leader in Kenya, 47 bodies have been exhumed in a forest since Friday. The search for more victims continues.
In recent weeks, the remains of four supporters of the so-called International Church of the Good News have been found. According to police sources, several children were among the victims. Followers of the cult are still hiding in the Shakahola forest. One of them was found there on Sunday and taken to hospital.
The cult’s leader, Makenzie Nthenge, had urged his followers to starve themselves to “meet Jesus”. A police report accessed by AFP said Nthenge had “brainwashed” the cultists into starving themselves.
Guru starves in prison
The cult leader turned himself in to police on April 15 and was taken into custody. A police source said the suspect had gone on hunger strike. He ‘prays and fasts’, it said.
According to local media, six supporters of Nthenge have also been arrested. He was allegedly arrested last month after two children starved to death in the care of their parents. However, he was released on bail of 100,000 Kenyan shillings (674.42 euros).
Source: Krone
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