A man was lynched and his body set ablaze by irate mob for allegedly stealing a cow at Kimicha in Kirinyaga County.

According to witness report, the deceased confessed to have stolen the cow and meant to sell it at Kutus market to get money for Christmas celebrations.

Unfortunately for him, the owner of the cow spotted him before he could get far and raised an alarm.

The middle-aged man received a thorough beating from the villagers who fatally wounded him before setting him and his motorcycle on fire.

Police officers from Kiamaciri Police Station went to the scene and transfered the charred remains of the deceased to Kerugoya Hospital Mortuary.

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The police cautioned the public against meting instant justice and allow for the law to take its course.