Lorry Torched in Mob Justice Incident Over Man’s Alleged Killing in Makueni
A lorry was set ablaze by an angry mob in Makueni County following the alleged killing of a local man, in the latest incident of vigilante justice to rock the region. The violence erupted when residents of a local market accused the lorry’s crew of being responsible for the death of a man who was reportedly hit by the vehicle. Before authorities could intervene to establish the facts, the enraged crowd descended on the stationary truck and set it on fire.
According to eyewitness accounts, the situation escalated rapidly as word of the alleged killing spread. The mob, operating on the initial reports, surrounded the lorry, preventing the driver and crew from escaping. The vehicle was then doused with a flammable liquid and torched, resulting in its complete destruction. Police from the local station later arrived at the scene to disperse the crowd and launch an investigation into both the initial accident and the subsequent arson.
Local law enforcement has strongly condemned the act of mob injustice, warning that it undermines the rule of law. We understand the anger, but destroying property is not the solution. We have a legal system to address such matters, stated a police spokesperson. Authorities are now pursuing those involved in torching the lorry, while also investigating the circumstances that led to the man’s death, urging the public to always allow for due process.