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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have established a field base in Metembe village, Kisii County, following a brutal mob attack that left five members of one family dead. The incident occurred on April 17 and, almost a week later, no arrests had been made. Villagers are reportedly refusing to cooperate with the investigation, while locals allege that the attackers were hired by outsiders. The Star+1
The violence erupted after the family was accused of involvement in the earlier killing of a middle-aged man whose body was discovered about a month prior in the same ward. The Star+1 Four of the victims were burned alive in their homes, while a fifth was slashed as she tried to flee. The Star The mob also torched six houses belonging to the family, reducing their homestead to ashes. Citizen Digital+1 Two relatives managed to escape the mayhem. The Star The DCI-led team has also questioned local administrators, who reportedly fear being targeted themselves. Kahawatungu
The response from authorities has been stern. Kisii County Police Commander Ronald Kirui condemned the lynching as a criminal act and promised a full-scale investigation into both the lynching and the earlier murder that allegedly triggered it. The Star+1 Detectives have ordered autopsies on the bodies of the five victims to guide the probe. The Star Local leaders, meanwhile, expressed concern over the tense atmosphere, with residents pointing to simmering mistrust and fear as underlying factors. Kahawatungu
Looking ahead, security agencies say they are determined to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore public confidence. The DCI has pledged to intensify its presence in Masimba Ward, and authorities are calling on the community to support the legal process instead of resorting to mob retribution. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+1 Meanwhile, civil society groups are urging the government to address the deeper issues of mob justice in Kisii, stressing that without trust in formal institutions, such tragedies are likely to recur.