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5 lynched after violent robbery incident in Muhoroni
18th February, 2026 03:04 PM
Five suspected robbers were lynched by an irate mob on Monday afternoon after a dramatic robbery incident in Muhoroni in which a cooperative society treasurer was allegedly abducted shortly after withdrawing more than Ksh1 million from a local bank.
According to police at Kipsitet Police Station in Soin Sub-County, the incident was recorded under OB number 20/17/2/2026 at 3.30 pm. The report was made by Richard Bala, treasurer of Mashambani Farmers Cooperative Society in Chemelil.
Speaking to K24 Digital correspondence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Police said Bala had withdrawn KSh1,100,000 from Kenya Commercial Bank, Muhoroni branch, at around 11.00 am.
While still within the Muhoroni shopping centre, he was allegedly accosted by five individuals who bundled him into a white Toyota Premio, registration number KDW 721H, before speeding off towards West Valley Sugar Factory in Koitaburot.
Bodaboda operators who reportedly witnessed the incident raised the alarm and pursued the vehicle.
The suspects were intercepted at the Kijiret area by members of the public who attacked them, leading to their deaths before police could secure the scene.
“The suspects were intercepted by members of the public before officers could fully secure the scene. Unfortunately, the mob descended on them, resulting in their deaths,” read part of the police report.
During the chaos, police officers responding to the scene accidentally discharged a firearm while attempting to disperse the crowd.
In the process, one civilian, identified as Irine Chepkemoi, sustained injuries on the left side of her breast caused by debris from stones.
She was rushed to Kericho Referral Hospital, where she was examined and underwent an X-ray. Medical personnel confirmed that the injuries were caused by stone debris, and she is currently in stable condition.
“The firearm discharge was accidental as officers attempted to disperse the crowd. The injured civilian sustained wounds from stone debris and is currently in stable condition,” said the report.
At the scene, officers recovered a toy pistol resembling a revolver, several vehicle number plates, a mobile phone, bank plates, one handcuff bearing serial number KE KP 2055 and a Certificate of Appointment belonging to No 113684 Cpl Jayson Kamau.
The bodies of the five suspects were moved to Kericho Referral Hospital mortuary pending postmortem examination and identification.
