Nairobi Protestors Mugged While Police Save Suspected Thief From Mob In Mombasa
During anti-government protests on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, police intervened to prevent a suspected thief from being lynched by an angry mob in Mombasa.
The incident occurred as demonstrators expressing their dissatisfaction with the government apprehended a man attempting to steal amid the chaos.
The suspect, dressed in a black shirt, was beaten by protesters before fleeing briefly, only to be apprehended and subjected to additional beatings.
Looks like the protestors in Mombasa cbd decided to stop the protests and watched the goon do what they were paid to. Hope Recce could help..pic.twitter.com/U89GChByZi
— Henry Kabogo 💧 ❄ 🇰🇪 (@Kabogo_Henry) July 2, 2024
The situation worsened until police arrived, dispersing the crowd and loading the man into a police land cruiser, driving him away to safety.
Similar incidents of theft and mugging during Tuesday’s protests were reported In Nairobi.
In Nairobi, a mob apprehended a suspected thief on Moi Avenue, accusing him of being part of a group that used the protests to break into shops in the Central Business District (CBD).
Videos of the suspect being roughed up by an angry mob have been widely shared on social media.
Separately, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo condemned an incident in Upper Hill in which people were mugged.
The incident, which was captured on camera, took place in the Community Area next to the Integrity Center, the headquarters of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
At least two thugs are seen approaching a man, mugging him, and fleeing.
Mombasa today 💔
— Nusrat Mohammed 🎯 (@reelwithnusrat) July 2, 2024
Unfortunately these protests have been hijacked by thugs.
Thugs from different towns coordinating in one mission….
It feels deliberate, paid??…a plot to push residents to reject protests to protect their businesses and properties. #RutoMustGo pic.twitter.com/un27WcTRAT
Odhiambo condemned the attack and called for the arrest of the perpetrators.
“These are not protesters but goons. These are the ones who should be arrested!” Stated Faith.
During a roundtable interview with local media on Sunday night, June 30, 2024, President William Ruto addressed the issue, stating that criminal elements had infiltrated the anti-government demonstrations.
“There are criminals who have infiltrated and caused mayhem,” Ruto explained.
“Some of these criminals targeted peaceful protesters, stole phones, and attacked people. They even overpowered the police, took an officer’s gun, and began shooting.”
Nairobi Protestors Mugged While Police Save Suspected Thief From Mob In Mombasa
