KISUMU, Kenya, Oct 6 – Three young men were killed and their bodies set ablaze in a suspected case of mistaken identity during a mob attack along the Kisumu-Kakamega Road over the weekend.

📻 Breaking It Down

The three were reportedly attacked by a group of boda boda riders who were pursuing suspected robbers said to have been targeting revellers returning home from a music concert at the Jomo Kenyatta Sports Stadium in Mamboleo.

The incident occurred at about 3am on Sunday after reports emerged that a group of young men was waylaying motorists and pedestrians along the road and stealing from them.

The boda boda riders reportedly mounted a search for the suspected robbers before encountering the three men, who were also heading home after attending the concert.

📌 What You Need to Know

Videos circulating on social media appeared to show the victims being beaten by a mob before they were set on fire.

Police arrived at the scene after the three had died, with their bodies subsequently taken to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) mortuary pending postmortem examinations.

Questions have since emerged over the identities of the victims, with reports indicating that they were not involved in the alleged robberies.

Two of the deceased were cousins, while the third was a mortuary attendant at JOOTRH.

The hospital confirmed the death of its employee, Francis Owino, following the incident.

In a statement, JOOTRH mourned Owino, describing him as a hardworking and committed member of its Farewell Home team.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya