LOWacled · L2 · riot2025-04-16
[Kenya] Riots: Mob violence
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On 16 April 2025, a mob attacked and killed 2 men (a butcher and a vehicle driver), who were part of a group of 3 in Kobodo (Ndhiwa, Homa Bay) in a case of mistaken identity over an accusation of engaging in livestock theft. Their associate escaped. Police later arrested 6 suspects in connection with the murder.
- Severity
- LOW
- Occurred
- 2025-04-16
- Country
- Kenya
- Event type
- riot
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