•Man Drowns While Escaping Arrest After Attempted Cow Theft in Kericho County.
A middle-aged man tragically drowned on Tuesday evening after jumping into a river in Kambala village, Kericho County.
The incident occurred as he tried to evade arrest for allegedly stealing a cow that belonged to his mother.
According to the police, the man had planned to sell the cow for personal gain.
However, his siblings quickly noticed the absence of the family cow from its shed and immediately began searching for it.
They soon discovered that the man had driven the cow in a particular direction and swiftly tracked him down.
They managed to catch up with him and the cow, compelling him to return it to its rightful owner.
During this confrontation, the area assistant chief and the Assistant County Commissioner happened to pass by and noticed the commotion.
Curious about the situation, they intervened to inquire further.
Believing that the officials intended to arrest him, the man panicked and made a desperate attempt to escape.
He ran towards a swollen river and tried to swim across to the other side.
Unfortunately, the strong current overwhelmed him, sweeping him away.
In the aftermath, enraged residents turned their anger towards the assistant chief, blaming him for the man’s drowning.
They attacked him, resulting in injuries.
Currently, a search operation is underway to locate the body of the deceased individual.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in criminal activities and the importance of peaceful resolutions.
The local authorities are working diligently to investigate the incident and address the concerns raised by the community.
It is essential for everyone to remember the value of human life and to seek lawful means of resolving conflicts and disputes.
