Police launch suspected cult practice after ten teenage girls were found confined at Meru church
Police investigating suspected cult ptractice involving the alleged confinement and exploitation of ten young girls at a local church
Police investigating suspected cult practice involving the alleged confinement and exploitation of ten young girls at a local church.
According to reports, the girls, aged between 9 and 10 years old, were reportedly held under the guise of religious training since 2016 at a church in Timau, Meru County
The investigation was initiated following information provided by concerned members of the public, prompting authorities to swiftly intervene and rescue the girls from the Gospel of God Church International.
Buuri West Sub-county police commander, James Musyimi, while confirming the incident, described the situation as alarming and stated that the security team intervened upon receiving the tip-off.
“Yesterday, we had some information about a facility holding some minors, and it prompted the reaction of the security apparatus,” said Musyimi.
He added, “We visited the facility and discovered our 10 minors confined, raising suspicion that their rights might have been violated. The facility is being run by a church referred to as Gospel of God Church International, and the matter is under investigation.”
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The ten girls have been relocated to the Timau Police Station as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding their confinement.
Allegations have emerged suggesting that the girls were subjected to indoctrination tactics, including misinformation aimed at preventing them from pursuing further education.
This incident has shaken the local community, coming at a time when the nation is still reeling from the aftermath of the Shakahola massacre, which claimed the lives of 429 people.
The alleged cult leader, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, and 29 associates have been charged with the murder of 191 children, whose bodies were discovered among the hundreds buried in the Shakahola forest.
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