Police in Machakos County rescued a suspected thief from an angry mob that was preparing to lynch him.
The man was discovered stuck inside a kitchen chimney at AIC Kituluni Church early Monday, April 13.
Residents who found him pulled him out and began assaulting him before officers from a nearby police post intervened and saved his life.
Area Assistant Chief Noel Kilonzo confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect is currently being held at Machakos Police Station as investigations continue.
