In summary
- Munyao Muoka, 36, was handed over to police by an irate mob that almost lynched him, after he was cornered trying to flee after the woman raised alarm
- When she became hesitant, the man placed a knife on her neck and snatched her day’s sales of Sh200
A 36-year-old man, who raped a woman last night in Mbooni, Makueni County, is currently in custody being processed to answer to rape charges.
Munyao Muoka, 36, was handed over to police by an irate mob that almost lynched him, after he was cornered trying to flee after the woman raised alarm.
According to the victim, she was headed home at around 10:30pm from the market where she plies her trade, when the man who demanded money from her accosted her.
When she became hesitant, the man placed a knife on her neck and snatched her day’s sales of Sh200.
He then covered her mouth with a leso that she was carrying, before doing the despicable act.
After the ordeal, the victim rushed towards Mukelenzu market where she raised alarm prompting the angry members of the public to go after the suspect with furry.
Police officers based at Kalawa police station immediately rushed to the scene, arrested the suspect and escorted him and the victim to Kalawa Sub-county hospital, for necessary medical tests and treatment.
Meanwhile, a kitchen knife that the suspect had used to scare the victim was later recovered at the scene of crime and kept as exhibit.
