Suspected Cattle Thieves Escape Death as Siaya Residents Torch Lorry
A group of suspected cattle thieves narrowly escaped a lynching in Siaya County after an angry mob of residents intercepted a lorry they were using and set it ablaze. The incident, fueled by long-standing frustrations over persistent livestock theft, erupted when locals in the Karemo area received information about a vehicle allegedly transporting stolen animals. The residents barricaded the road, stopping the lorry before the suspects could flee the scene.
Upon inspection, the enraged residents discovered several heads of cattle inside the vehicle, confirming their suspicions. In a swift and furious response, the crowd descended on the lorry, destroying its windscreen and ultimately setting the entire vehicle on fire. The suspects, however, managed to escape the violent mob and are currently at large. Police from the local station later arrived to extinguish the fire and calm the situation.
The event highlights the growing trend of mob justice in the region, where communities, exasperated by what they perceive as inadequate police action, are taking the law into their own hands. Local authorities have condemned the act of vandalism and arson while acknowledging the underlying issue of cattle rustling. They have urged residents to always hand over suspects to the police for lawful prosecution, warning that taking such drastic measures could lead to the loss of innocent lives and further legal consequences for those involved