A 19-year-old prophet from Kwekwe in Zimbabwe and a 45-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of forgery of witchcraft to increase the prophet’s popularity.
Midland Police spokesman, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the arrest of Prophet Brighton Muroyi, also known as Madzibaba Heavensher and Revai Kweza. He said the two were accused of causing public trouble.
“The arrested were Brighton Muroyi, who called himself a prophet, also known as the 19-year-old Madzibaba Heafenisher of the Apostolic Denomination and the alleged “witch” Revai Kweza, a 45-year-old woman from Mkoba 18, Gweru,” he said.
The event was held in Kwekwe on February 17. The investigation shows that Muroyi hired Kweza to hold fake supernatural events in his shrine, hoping to attract attention and build his reputation. Kweza is hired as a trapped witch pretending to be a trapped witch.
“On February 17, around 8 a.m., Revai Kweza was found sitting in a locked and enclosed house in Kwekwe Mbizo 3. The house is located near the Apostolic Denomination Shrine of Johane Masowe. She wore a black tights, a black bra and a black turban,” Inspector Mahoko said.
News of the trapped witch spread quickly, attracting a large crowd. Police responded to the scene and began asking Kweza, who quickly admitted to being part of a scam. She hinted at Brighton Muroyi, revealing that the entire incident was planned to increase his popularity.
“During the inquiry, Kweza was involved in Brighton Muroyi. It was later determined that they had staged the entire event to increase the popularity of Madzibaba Heavynisher,” he added.
Further investigations uncover WhatsApp messages between the two, detailing their arrangements, including Kweza’s payments that will be awarded the role of playing the witch. As the investigation continues, the two suspects are still detained by police.
