Updated Wed, September 28th 2016 at 15:11 GMT +3The area OCPD Paul Kiarie confirmed that the deceased who was identified as William Afwamba,35, had gone to the home of John Ogoye where he attempted to steal before he was caught.PHOTO: COURTESYA suspected Chicken thief was lynched at Bar-Kowino sub-location in Siaya County. The incident occurred yesterday morning when irate villagers nabbed him stealing chicken at a home in the area and beat him up before killing him. The police boss added that efforts by Ogoye to restrain Afwamba from escaping were futile as he overpowered him. "The deceased attempted to strangle the chicken owner and even bit him before he raised alarm," said Kiarie adding that the body had been moved to Bondo sub-county hospital mortuary. Enraged residents accused police of taking long to respond to alarm each time the gangs strike.

Source: Standard Digital September 28, 2016 12:11 UTC