Why would anyone think it is made up? It is not that different from the necklacing done by the very modern former "first" lady of South Africa, Mrs. Mandella, or the raping of young girls to "cure" aids. Torture and murder is common. Africa is still a savage land.
midnightson at #4 claimed the story was BS. My comment was directed at him.
“Why would anyone think it is made up? It is not that different from the necklacing done by the very modern former “first” lady of South Africa,”
Some in South Africa also believe that raping a baby will cure AIDS.