Three young men suspected of stealing livestock in Emusanda village in Kakamega County were on Friday attacked by a swarm of bees.
According to a police report, at around 10:00 am, Hillary Momanyi, 22, John Bukhazio, 28, and Wilnstom Mutiele, 20, were seen near the station with a cow and a goat suspected to have stolen from one Imbiaka Tolibert.
"He reported that his calf and a goat had been stolen on Wednesday at Shibuli police post," the police said.
After waiting for a police report in vain, Tolibert decided to seek the services of a traditional medicine man.
The traditional medicine man is said to have performed some rituals in the cowshed and the goats' pen in a bid to trace the animals.
"Today, three youths emerged having been attacked by a swarm of bees. They were found in possession of the cow, while one was carrying a goat on his shoulders," the police said.
The three were from Mumias East Sub-county.
Police said the medicine man administered some herbs to the three suspects, and the bees disappeared.
The suspects were later arrested and are in custody, waiting to be arraigned.
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