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Kenya: 6 youths killed in mob justice, bodies set on fire
(SomaliNet) Some six youths who were playing cards were yesterday rounded up by a mob, battered to death and set their bodies ablaze, Nation Media reported Tuesday.
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According to the mob, the dead men were robbers who were behind a wave of crime in Nakuru Town. The residents armed themselves with weapons and launched a manhunt for the suspects, who were cornered while playing cards in Heshima Estate.
However, the youths attempted to flee,
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but were apprehended and beaten before being frog marched to an open field where they were doused with petrol and set on fire. The Kenyan Police arrived moments later and took away the bodies. Two of the suspects still had signs of life, but police said they died shortly after their arrival.
"Dr. Quincy!"
"What is it, Sam?"
"This one's still twitching!"
"Just ignore it. He'll stop soon." |
Posted by: Fred 2006-07-19 |
