Church leaders arrested after 4 children burnt with hot water during 'exorcism'
A pastor and two church leaders in Bondo, Kenya, have been arrested following allegations that they burned four children with hot water during an exorcism ritual. The children's parents and church officials are currently under investigation for the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights severe issues regarding child safety and the potential for abuse within unregulated religious practices.
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A pastor and two church leaders have been arrested after four children sustained serious injuries after they were allegedly burnt with hot water to remove evil spirits during a church service in Bondo, Siaya county.
The pastor, deacon and the church mother worship at St Abraham Assemblies of God.
Bondo assistant county commissioner Stephen Osoi said police swung into action after a teacher reported the matter, when a five-year-old pupil reported to school with burns all over his body.
Osoi disclosed that police immediately detained the three to aid with investigations on what transpired during last Sunday church service at the church commonly known as Sayuni.
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