Five night guards killed in brutal robbery in Vihiga

Residents mull around bodies of five watchmen who were killed at Kilingili market on the border of Kakamega and Vihiga counties. [Eric Lungai/ Standard]

Five watchmen were hacked to death on Saturday night at Kilingili market that borders Vihiga and Kakamega counties.

It was a forlorn morning for the families of the deceased, as people stood for long hours waiting for the bodies to be collected, halting any other activity in the market.