Sunday, March 2, 2025 - A self-proclaimed 19-year-old prophet from Kwekwe in Zimbabwe and a 45-year-old woman have been arrested for allegedly faking a witchcraft incident to boost the prophet’s popularity.
Midlands Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko,
confirmed the arrests of Prophet Brighton Muroyi, also known as Madzibaba
Heavynisher, and Revai Kweza. He said the duo is being charged with causing a
public nuisance.
“Arrested are the self-proclaimed Prophet Brighton Muroyi, also known as
Madzibaba Heavynisher, aged 19, of an Apostolic Faith Sect, and Revai Kweza,
the alleged ‘witch,’ a 45-year-old woman from Mkoba 18, Gweru,” he said.
The incident took place on February 17 in Kwekwe. Investigations
revealed that Muroyi had hired Kweza to stage a fake supernatural event at his
shrine, hoping to gain attention and build his reputation. Kweza was hired to
pretend to be a trapped witch.
“On 17 February, at around 8 AM, Revai Kweza was found seated inside a
locked and gated house in Mbizo 3, Kwekwe. The house is located near a Johane
Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Faith Sect shrine. She was dressed in black
skin-tight clothing, a black bra, and a black headscarf,” said Inspector
Mahoko.
News of the trapped witch spread rapidly, drawing a large crowd. Police
responded to the scene and began questioning Kweza, who soon admitted to being
part of a staged hoax. She implicated Brighton Muroyi, revealing that the
entire incident had been planned to increase his popularity.
“During questioning, Kweza implicated Brighton Muroyi. It was later
established that they had staged the entire event to increase Madzibaba
Heavynisher’s popularity,” he added.
Further investigations uncovered WhatsApp messages between the two,
detailing their arrangement, including the payment Kweza was set to receive for
playing the role of a witch. Both suspects remain in police custody as
investigations continue.
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