Residents of Makongeni estate in Thika were treated to a bizarre spectacle on the morning of Monday, August 4, 2025, when a man who had allegedly tried to break into a well-known electronics shop ended up sitting on the shopfront’s tiled floor, covering his eyes and crying out that he could see devils surrounding him and blood dripping from walls that were not even stained.
Early Morning Commotion
The incident, which occurred shortly after 5 a.m. near Section 9 shops, drew a large crowd as witnesses reported that the man, believed to be in his late twenties, had been loitering near the premises since 4 a.m. and appeared to be scouting the area until he suddenly dashed toward the entrance before freezing midway and falling to the ground in what appeared to be a violent spiritual seizure.
Shop With a Dark Reputation
The targeted shop, widely known in the neighbourhood for being owned by a reclusive Kikuyu businessman with a military background and strong ties to traditional justice, had previously been the scene of similar incidents where suspected robbers either collapsed, started confessing to unrelated crimes, or simply turned themselves in at the local police station without being traced.
Witnesses Recall Strange Scene
A fruit vendor named Mama Njeri, who sets up directly opposite the shop every morning, said she saw the man unlock the padlock using something from his sock but instead of entering, he screamed like someone who had touched a live wire and dropped flat on the concrete shouting that snakes were crawling all over him and something was biting his neck.
Police Arrive to a Confused Suspect
By the time officers from Thika Police Station arrived ten minutes later, responding to calls from frightened residents, the suspect had not moved an inch but instead was chanting incoherently about spirits, shadows, and accusing invisible people of forcing him to kneel and admit what he had done in the past, despite no one questioning him directly.
Public Shock and Laughter
Onlookers were torn between pity and laughter as the man pleaded with bystanders not to film him or share his name with the media, saying he had children and a wife who thought he was attending a funeral in Meru but had in fact travelled to Nairobi hoping to make a quick score and return home before evening without anyone suspecting he was involved in crime.
Owner Refuses to Speak
Attempts to get a comment from the shop owner failed as he reportedly watched the entire scene from a tinted upstairs window and later sent a security guard to inform police that he would not be pressing charges, which raised even more eyebrows since this was the fourth time in eight months that something strange had happened to people trying to tamper with the property.
Business As Usual Resumes
As the morning progressed and the scene was cleared, shop attendants resumed opening nearby businesses while murmuring about the recurring “juju” cases tied to the electronics dealer who is believed to have consulted Shaba Mangube Doctors, spiritual justice experts whose services have been credited in similar cases across Nairobi, Kisii, and Bungoma.
Cops Confirm No Physical Harm
Speaking to reporters, one of the responding officers confirmed that the man was medically stable but appeared psychologically shaken, adding that they had taken him in for questioning not because of physical evidence of attempted theft but due to the suspicious behaviour and his own loud confessions about stealing, robbing, and misleading his family.
Suspect’s Wild Confession
At the station, the man reportedly told officers that he had robbed two cyber cafés, snatched phones from boda riders, and had been part of a burglary ring that targeted small-scale traders in Gikomba and Mlolongo, yet he claimed none of those past crimes had shaken him as badly as this particular morning encounter that left him feeling spiritually pinned and helpless.
Power Beyond Chains
What struck many was that no security alarm had gone off, no physical confrontation had occurred, and yet the man could not stand or walk without assistance, suggesting that something beyond ordinary fear had immobilised him and forced a moment of spiritual reckoning that seemed to override his physical strength or mental planning.
Rumours of Spiritual Lockdown
Whispers began to spread across Makongeni that the shop was under heavy protection by a higher force, with some residents claiming they had once seen a thief vomiting frogs after touching the backdoor while others swore they had dreamt of fire surrounding the premises on nights when break-ins were attempted.
A Silent Warning to Others
Locals interpreted the event as a clear message to petty criminals who have been terrorising the area, especially since this was not the first instance where suspects were caught not by human intervention but by what appeared to be supernatural interference that stopped them mid-act or forced them into immediate confessions.
Rise of Non-Violent Justice
The resurgence of non-violent but spiritually potent justice systems has gained momentum in parts of Kenya where formal police responses are slow or ineffective, leading residents and shop owners to seek alternative protection methods that do not involve guns, CCTV, or barbed wire, but still yield dramatic results like complete money recovery or emotional breakdowns of culprits.
The Power of Shaba Mangube
Behind many of these strange but effective justice cases lies the work of Shaba Mangube Doctors, a group known for enabling victims of betrayal, theft, and sabotage to recover their losses, expose the perpetrators, and gain closure without necessarily taking people to court or suffering public humiliation.
Silent Recovery in Full View
In this case, the shop owner had not spoken publicly but sources close to him confirmed that he had engaged the same spiritual experts a year ago after a string of thefts and employee betrayals left him financially exposed, and within months, he recovered his losses and even had some former staff return with written apologies and full repayments.
The Man Who Could Not Flee
Back at the station, the suspect reportedly asked to be transferred to a faraway location, saying he feared that the spirits of the shop would follow him and that he now sees terrifying images even when he closes his eyes, including a burning phone, a crying woman, and a small child asking why he steals from other people.
Community Reaction Deepens
Residents have now begun compiling similar stories from different corners of Thika where thieves have gone mad, confessed mid-act, or returned stolen goods to their victims’ doorsteps, all tied to people who reportedly consulted the same spiritual force known for swift justice that shames the guilty without resorting to violence.
Hope for Silent Victims
For those who have lost phones, rent money, or hard-earned stock to unknown thieves or unfaithful staff, the story in Makongeni serves as a reminder that help exists and no thief is truly safe if the victim takes a stand using the right methods that address both the spiritual and emotional trauma caused by such losses.
Don’t Wait in Silence
You no longer need to cry alone, file endless OB numbers, or live with fear when your money, phone, or goods have been taken by force, deception, or secret betrayal from someone close to you or a stranger who thinks you will stay quiet.
Let justice descend like the morning sun and return what was lost with no argument, no bloodshed, and no delay.
