Tanzania arrest 65 witchdoctors with ritual killing of at least 10 children

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Tanzania arrest 65 witch-doctors with ritual killing of at least 10 children, Report
Tanzania arrest 65 witch-doctors with ritual killing of at least 10 children, Report

Police in Tanzania have arrested 65 traditional healers, in connection with the ritual killing of at least 10 children.

The children were killed in January and many had body parts removed.

According to BBC, There is a belief among some people in Tanzania, and neighbouring countries, that using human body parts in rituals can bring wealth and good luck.

The inspector general of police, Simon Sirro, has ordered that every traditional healer obtain a licence.

“We have also requested other institutions like religious leaders and politicians to help us,” he added.

Ten children were murdered in the south-western Njombe region and an unknown number in the northern Simuyu region.

One of the children, Goodluck Mfugale, was just five years old when he was killed. His parents said their son had been robbed of his future.

There is a particular belief that the body parts of people with albinism are especially potent in the rituals, leading to many killings.

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