It was business unusual in Tinderet, Nandi County after angry residents in their thousands stormed a police station, stoned to death a murder suspect before setting his body on fire.
The suspect in question who has been identified as 30-year-old Victor Kimutai was being held at the station in connection to the brutal murder of a 38-year-old man.
Speaking was Tinderet Police Commander Johnson Mwariga who confirmed that the suspect had confessed to the murder and even led the police to where the body and other body parts were.
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It is after the revelation that over 3,000 residents demanded the release of the suspect. After confrontation, the residents overpowered the police before making way into the cell where they released him. A police vehicle was also torched.
“After rescuing the suspect, they stoned him to death and burned his dead body. They then dispersed in different directions,” read a police report as revealed by Citizen TV
The incident has since been condemned by the National Police Service (NPS) who called on members of the public not to take matters into their own hands.
“Following the attack at the Chemase Police Post, we are appealing to the members of public to refrain from taking the law in their hands and let the law take its cause once a suspect has been arrested,” said NPS
“The destruction of police property as was witnessed at Chemase Police Post when police vehicle was burnt down yesterday by irate members of public only hampers police efficiency in offering the much needed services to members of public. In the spirit of community policing, we urge the members of public to cooperate with police to enhance security within our areas.” said NPS
