Kenya: Fears Over Embu Revenge Attacks

6 February 2013

Police in Embu are on a high alert following reports that a gang is planning revenge attacks on residents of Grogon slums. A man caught stealing from a house in the slums on Saturday night was lynched by residents.

Residents beat up the man, only identified as Mucoki, before setting him on fire. Embu West acting DC Daniel Obudo yesterday said security has been beefed up in the slums following reports that the gang is planning to avenge Muchoki's death.

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