Four of the members were discovered dead during the raid, while eleven others had to be sent directly to the hospital. According to reports, three hospital patients are in critical condition. Seven men and four women, ages 17 to 49, were among the 11 who were sent to the hospital, according to the report.
Charles Kamau, the Malindi sub-county’s criminal investigations chief, said of the preacher, “The pastor is under arrest after he surrendered because he knew we were looking for him.”
The pastor is being held, according to Kamau, before a Monday, April 17, court appearance.
On Saturday, searchers are anticipated to continue their efforts in the Shakahola forest amid rumors of a potential mass grave where further followers may have been interred.
According to the police investigation, “it is further suspected that there are numerous victims in the forest land thought to belong to the suspect.”
According to local media, Nthenge was detained and charged last month after two kids died of starvation while in their parents’ care. Later, he was freed after posting a bond of 700 Kenyan shillings ($100).
