Mob lynches suspect behind spate of theft, rape cases

A suspect behind a spate of motorbike theft and rape cases was Friday lynched in Kelonget village in Bomet Central.

Irate public set the man's house blaze before stoning him to death and setting his body on fire after a dramatic four-hour search.

Area police commandant Lea Kithei said the suspect was on the police watch. Kithei further said the deceased was recently spotted with a suspect who escaped from police cell.

Police have launched investigation to establish other criminal activities. The commandant said the suspect broke out of the cells late last year in the company of another cell mate who has since been arrested.

She is now calling on residents to help police in arresting the suspect who was being held for robbery with violence and urged for patience.

-Kimutai Gilbert