A suspect was lynched on Saturday by a mob following a botched robbery at one of the shops in Tiwi, within Matuga sub-county. It is claimed that the thief had tried to break into a shop before he was beaten to death by angry residents. The officer said that the irate residents responded to the cry of help and decided to discipline the person. The cases of break-ins and robbery in the county have been reported to be on the rise. Last week, Kwale police gunned down two suspected armed criminals for attempting to commit theft in Ukunda.

Source: The Star May 22, 2021 13:18 UTC