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Rape suspect in Homa Bay dives into Lake Victoria to escape arrest, swims for 3 hours

A man looks at Nyangina beach located at the shores of Lake Victoria in Rusinga Island, a rape suspect ran through the beach into the lake to avoid mob justice and police. (PHOTO: DENISH OCHIENG/ STANDARD)

HOMA BAY: A rape suspect took to his heels and ran straight into the waters of Lake Victoria on Sunday daytime to save his life from an irate mob in hot pursuit, baying for his blood.

The incident took place at Nyangina beach in Rusinga Island, bordering Mbita town in Homa Bay County.

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