A 23-year-old sangoma(traditional healer) from Mt Darwin almost burnt down the house of his with her inside. This was after after the female client had requested for a refund.
Getrude Kanyepi(47), who is from Mirisi Village had a hemorrhage problem and approached the sangoma seeking for assistance.
Provincial police spokesperson, Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha narrated the story, saying that on October 30, Kanyepi invited Makuna to her home around 6 pm to perform traditional rites and he charged her US$150.
Four days later, Kanyepi called Makuna, demanding a refund as her problem was persisting.
That night at around 11:30 pm, Kanyepi woke up to discover that flames had engulfed her hut.
She saw Makuna riding away from the scene on his motorcycle and reported him to the police.
Makuna was arrested by ZRP Mukumbura while attempting to flee into Mozambique.
He is facing charges of attempted murder and malicious damage to property.
