Mitooma District Chief Magistrate's court has remanded three witch doctors accused of human trafficking and receiving money by false pretence.

Court that was presided over by Chief Magistrate His Worship Toroko Simon heard that on June 23rd, 2024, these witch doctors Musimenta Kamadi, Moses Tumusiime and Nadia Katushabe, all residents of Mushunga Parish in Mitooma Sub County while at Kibingo cell, received 5.2millions from Eserida Twikirize of Mbarara and locked her in a house for three days.

These suspects started demanding more Shs. 14 million from the relatives of Twikirize but later released her after the failure of family members to raise the requested amount. This forced the relatives to report to police and searching of suspects commenced until they were arrested from Mbarara where they were hiding.

The accused pleaded not guilty and the state attorney Keshubi Caroline informed court that investigations are still incomplete and requested for adjournment of the case. His Worship Toroko remanded the three to Mitooma prison until August, 29,2024 when the suspects will return to court for case hearing.