Two women, Sharon and Chantelle, are in police custody in Kenya after being arrested for allegedly spiking a man's drink at a local club. The incident occurred over a weekend when football fans gathered to watch matches on television. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects targeted a patron named Brayo, who was buying drinks while following the action on the pitch. They engaged him in a lively discussion about an offside decision, using football tactics to keep him distracted.
The DCI reported that while one suspect maintained the conversation, the other allegedly spiked Brayo's drink. Chantelle reportedly whispered, "Hii imeenda," after the alleged act. Brayo took a sip of the drink, unaware of the interference, and within seconds, he began showing signs of distress before collapsing face-first onto the table. The DCI's account described his final conscious words as: "Hizi ni gani tena?…". The incident is commonly referred to as "mchele" or "pishori" in Kenya, involving secretly adding substances to a person's drink to impair their consciousness or ability to resist.
The two women allegedly attempted to move the unconscious patron towards the exit while presenting themselves as his longtime friends. Their efforts were thwarted by the club supervisor, who blocked their path and raised the alarm. The commotion quickly drew the attention of other patrons. Football fans turned away from the screens, the DJ lowered the volume, and customers pushed back their chairs as the situation escalated. During the ensuing scuffle, one of the suspects reportedly lost her false eyelashes onto a four-litre container.
The DCI officers subsequently arrived at the scene and intervened to prevent an angry crowd from confronting the suspects. The two women remain in police custody awaiting court proceedings, according to the DCI's account. Brayo, meanwhile, is reportedly recovering at home with his wife of six years, Phyllis, where he is being given traditional energising porridge. The incident highlights the growing concern of drink-spiking in Kenya, a method used by criminals to facilitate theft, robbery or other offences.
The DCI's account of the incident was posted on social media, titled, "Mchele strikes again: Football fan left speechless at local club." The post described the suspects as "two highly coordinated light-skinned pishori magoshodo." The humorous account recounted how an evening of football entertainment allegedly turned into a suspected robbery attempt. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of patrons at local clubs and the need for increased vigilance.
Drink-spiking, or "mchele," is a growing concern in Kenya, with criminals using the method to facilitate various crimes. The incident at the local club highlights the need for awareness and caution among patrons. The DCI's intervention prevented an angry crowd from confronting the suspects, and the two women are now facing court proceedings. The incident also underscores the importance of club supervisors and staff being vigilant and taking swift action in such situations.
The suspects' attempt to steal from Brayo was foiled by the quick intervention of the club supervisor and the DCI officers. The incident serves as a warning to patrons to be cautious of their drinks and surroundings, especially in crowded areas like clubs. The DCI's efforts to raise awareness about drink-spiking and to apprehend those responsible for such crimes are ongoing. The case is awaiting court proceedings, and the two suspects are currently in police custody.
Key points
- Two women arrested in Kenya for allegedly spiking a man's drink at a club.
- The incident highlights the growing concern of drink-spiking in Kenya.
- The suspects are in police custody awaiting court proceedings.
