In a dramatic twist of fate, a suspected boda boda thief in Kericho County was forced to return a stolen motorbike after being attacked by a swarm of bees, reportedly summoned by a local witch doctor.
The suspect allegedly stole the motorbike outside Moja Hotel in Litein on November 5, 2024. The bike’s owner, a businessman, turned to a witch doctor, who assured him he could locate the culprit.
By Wednesday, news had spread throughout Kapkatet as residents watched in astonishment when a man riding the stolen motorbike was swarmed by bees on his way to Litein.
Witnesses described the surreal scene as the bees relentlessly followed the suspect, ultimately compelling him to return to town, where he confessed to the theft and surrendered the motorbike to its rightful owner.
Following the confession, police officers intervened to rescue the suspect from an angry crowd that was about to lynch him.
The unusual incident has sparked a wave of reactions from the community, many expressing awe at the “mystical” recovery of the stolen motorbike.
“We were shocked to witness the bee attack and the culprit later confessing he had stolen the bike,” one local said.
The incident serves as a stark warning for those who might contemplate theft in the future, with some locals suggesting that “forty days of a thief” can come to an abrupt end.
