Suspected livestock thief beaten to death, two others on the run

A 28-year-old man has died after he was subjected to mob justice in Diani Msambweni, Kwale County.

Preliminary reports indicate that the suspect was rounded up by locals at Kilolapwa area.

“It is reported that the man, alongside two others, attempted to steal a cow,” police said.

The owner raised the alarm after he heard a commotion outside his house.

“He was shocked to find three people in his compound, untying the cow from its shed,” police added.

Locals dashed to the scene, cornering the suspect before beating him to a pulp.

“Irate residents beat the suspect to death. His two accomplices fled the scene,” police noted.

Meanwhile, the body of the deceased was taken to Coast General Hospital mortuary.