{Vigilantes Monday attacked and killed two suspected kidnappers in Kirinyaga County. The suspects were cornered as they fled, stoned to death and set on fire at Kagumo town. }
The two men identified by police as Mr Peter Kinyua and Mr Harrison Warui approached two boda boda riders saying their vehicle had developed engine trouble and wanted to be taken to where they claimed their car was parked.
As they were talking, one of the suspects drew out a sword and the two attempted to kidnap the boda boda riders who were part of a vigilante. But other riders raised the alarm and their colleagues responded immediately forcing the two men to flee in different directions.
More than 300 vigilantes gave chase and caught up with the two, descending on them with stones, rungus and iron bars, killing them on the spot. There was tension in the area as the vigilantes hooted and shouted as they chased the suspects during the 2.30am incident.
Area AP commander Zakayo Mbugua said he and his officers received information that kidnappers were being pursued and rushed to the scene. “We responded swiftly but on arrival, we found the suspects had been killed,” he said.
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Mr Mbugua said one of the suspects hailed from Kagumo while the other in Kangai village in Mwea East division which is believed to be a hideout of the kidnappers.
Mr Kinyua was on a list of the most wanted criminals, he said, adding he was being sought in connection to a series of criminal activities.
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