Suspected motorbike thief killed by mob

Angry residents of Bungasi village in Mumias on Tuesday lynched a suspect believed to be a member of a gang that has been terrorising them.

The suspect, identified as Fredrick Odhiambo, 25, was burnt to death yesterday evening after he was linked to a spate of robberies and theft of motorbikes in the area.

"He has been leading a gang that has been terrorising boda boda people for a long time. We felt enough was enough and do what the police have failed to do,," said Victor Otieno a resident.

Mumias Deputy OCPD Patrick Nyangaresi warned residents against taking the law into their hands, saying those found lynching suspects will be arrested and prosecuted.