One suspect released as police probe burning of four children in Bondo exorcism

One of the four people arrested in connection with the assault of four children during an alleged exorcism at a church in Bondo has been released as police intensify investigations into the incident.

85-year-old Gaudensia Juma was released on a free police bond due to her advanced age but will be arraigned on Monday alongside three other suspects.

As investigations intensify into the circumstances under which four children were assaulted at St. Abraham Israel Assemblies of God Church in Ogago village, Siaya County, it has emerged that the church only recently joined the Israel Assemblies of God umbrella body.

A statement signed by James Okwach, identified as the archbishop and chairman of Israel Assemblies of God, states that the church was admitted to the denomination in June and that Clinton Obudho was not authorised to conduct any ceremonial activity.

The statement further states that the denomination does not condone the misuse of religious practices and will cooperate with the authorities.

Source: Citizen Digital