Man caught inside mother-in-law's house, trying to bewitch her

A 42-year-old man from Bulawayo's Njube suburb has been arrested after he allegedly planted juju at his in-laws' house before threatening to bewitch cops who arrested him.

The accused, Dumisani Maseko, reportedly committed the offence on Wednesday last week. It is reported that on the fateful day, Maseko headed to his mother-in-law's house to 'talk' to her about problems he was having with his wife. He, however, found his mother-in-law, Gertrude Mpala away and the house was locked.

Maseko allegedly broke into the house and placed traditional charms on one of the sofas. He then decided to make himself feel at home. While he was relaxing, Mpala returned and got the shock of her life when she saw Maseko sleeping in the sitting room. On being asked how he gained entrance, he said he had broken in.

It is reported that Mpala then asked him why he had to break in. While the son-in-law failed to furnish the woman with answers, she threatened to take him to the police. This prompted Maseko to please with his mother-in-law for mercy. He told her that there was no other place he could have sat as his reasons for the visit were a matter of life and death.

Still Mpala was not happy, she phoned the police who reacted promptly. After a grilling, Maseko said he planted juju on one of the sofas and it was recovered. Maseko was then arrested, but not without putting up a fight. He is alleged to have threatened to use his juju to make the police officers disappear. The cops were not intimidated, however, and undertook their duties without fear or favour.

Maseko was hauled before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Richard Ramaboea facing charges of unlawful entry and making threats. he was remanded in custody to today.

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