By ALEX NJERUMore by this AuthorIrate residents of Kamaindi Location in Tharaka-Nithi County have killed their chief, Japhet Mayau Mukengu, by cutting him into pieces and then setting his body on fire following a prolonged dispute. Confirming the bizarre incident which happened on Tuesday evening, Tharaka-Nithi County Commissioner Beverly Opwora said police have launched investigations. “According to the reports, the chief was killed by angry residents but our officers are on the ground gathering information to ascertain the allegations,” said Ms Opwora. Before the chief arrived, hundreds of angry residents stormed Mr Mukengu’s home baying for his blood but he managed to escape. Not aware of what had happened to his brother, the chief arrived and, immediately, the irate mob descended on him, slashed him with pangas before setting his body on fire.

Source: Daily Nation May 01, 2019 12:33 UTC