Angry Kakamega villagers lynch suspected chicken thief

Witnesses said the suspect was cornered in Majengo market early in the morning carrying the chickens, which were identified by the owner.PHOTO: COURTESY

A suspected chicken thief was stoned to death in Majengo village in Lumakanda sub-county.

Witnesses said the suspect was cornered in Majengo market early in the morning carrying the chickens, which were identified by the owner.

 After raising the alarm, a mob gave chase, cornered the man and stoned him to death. They later dumped his body on the main road before police arrived.

 Lumakanda OCS William Oyugi warned the residents against mob justice.