Theft suspect lynched in Busia

A man was on Sunday morning beaten to death by residents of the Bugula area in Budalangi, Busia County on suspicion of theft.

Area police boss Isaiah Mose said the 40-year-old man, who has previously been linked to a series of theft incidents, was accused of stealing from a shop alongside his accomplices who escaped.

He was this year released from prison in Korinda after completing a five-year sentence, Mose said.

Among the stolen items the man was found with were rice and maize flour packets.

His body was taken to Port Victoria Hospital mortuary.