Police refuse to use �witchcraft� in investigations
Sharon Mathala | Thursday June 2, 2016 15:09
“We do not want to go into that theory. We have had instances where traditional doctors have offered to assist us, but we do not believe in these things,” he said.
MP for Kanye South Abram Kesupile, who is also the chairman of PAC, had suggested that other countries have now resorted to hypnotism to assist them when solving crimes.
The Police boss further said: “We want to conduct proper investigations that we will be able to use as evidence in the courts of law.”
Gabolekwe further said witchcraft does not exist unless “we are proved otherwise”.
Tati East legislator Samson Moyo Guma also asked why if the police believe in God as evidenced by swearing by the Bible when giving evidence in court, they cannot be assisted by prophets when solving certain crimes.
“Is it because witchcraft is on the extreme? Why are you starting this from a prejudiced angle? How come you swear by the Bible when giving evidence in court?” Guma asked.
When briefing the PAC, the police chief also raised concern about the rising number of rape cases in the country. Gabolekwe said the prevalence of rape cases has gone up and that victims are even now being followed to their homes. Gabolekwe said most of the cases often involve people known to the victims.
“Sometimes the victims are violated by the very people they stay with; others are attacked in their houses. Most no longer feel safe even in the corners of their own homes,” Gabolekwe said.
The top cop however said this is a social ill that the police cannot win alone.