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Robert Sinyoka community, on the outskirts of Pumula in Bulawayo is in shock after a 20 year old man was caught at night with 4 kilogram bag full of fresh human waste.Reason Ndlovu was caught by a security guard and said he collects the faeces for rituals.Most people at Robert Sinyoka use the bush to relieve themselves.It all started when the guard heard some people fighting and went to check. However, at that point Ndlovu happened to have passed by and was asked where he was going at night."He panicked and attempted to flee but was caught. The guard discovered in his bag two 2kg plastic bags full of human waste," said Thembani Marufu, a villager.Ndlovu is said to have told a crowd of angry villagers who had surrounded him that he uses the waste for rituals.A few weeks ago villagers at Robert Sinyoka had complained of finding pots of human waste at their door steps in the mornings.