Enraged Residents Storm Chief’s Home, Burn It Over Cattle Traders’ Killing
Tensions remain high in Msalaba Village, Malava, Kakamega County, when enraged people set fire to the Mavala Township sub-location assistant chief’s home.
Residents accused him of conspiring with other locals to kill two suspected livestock thieves in the early hours of Tuesday.
According to reports, the residents stole the two victims’ bodies from Malava Hospital before proceeding to the Assistant Chief’s residence and destroying them.
They maintain that the two people killed were not robbers, but legal cattle traders.
Villagers report the Assistant Chief confronted the accused on Monday night, apparently in conjunction with certain locals.
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Tension high in Msalaba Village in Malava, Kakamega County
Residents torch houses belonging to Malava township sub chief
Residents attack chief to protest killing of two suspected thieves
Residents say the two were not thieves, retrieve… pic.twitter.com/2b5AsDeWBI
During the altercation, the two guys were alleged to have been unable to explain why they were moving livestock at night, which had lately been forbidden.
Following violent beatings, they died while receiving care at Malava Hospital.
“Alikutana na vijana saa saba usiku, assistant chifu aliwauliza mmetoa ngombe wapi ndio wakaanza kuzozana,” Charles Soita, a resident explained.
“Wakashindwa kujibu ndio mzozo ukaanza kabla ya wao kuvamiwa.”
The news of the night’s events circulated swiftly Tuesday morning, causing outrage among the people.
In revenge, villagers attacked Malava Hospital, took the dead, and marched to the assistant chief’s homestead, destroying his houses.
The mob, who appeared intent on hurting the chief, forced him to leave for his life, narrowly escaping their wrath.
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“Hao watu hawakuwa wezi ni wachurusi wa ngombe,” Titus Lumbasi said.
“Walikuja hapa na miili wakachoma nyumba na kuzibomoa,” another resident Ann Nazala stated.
Soita, added, “Police walijua kungekuwa na uvamizi lakini hawakushughulika.”
The occurrence has left the community in complete shock and dismay. Malava Sub-County Police Commander Paul Mwenda confirmed the incident and issued a strong warning to people.
Enraged Residents Storm Chief’s Home, Burn It Over Cattle Traders’ Killing
