Kenya: Kwale Youth Attack, Kill Man Over Coronavirus

A man has died after being assaulted and ridiculed by a group of youth accusing him of suffering from coronavirus in Kibundani village, Kwale County.

George Kotini Hezron was heading home from a drinking spree when he met a group of youth who made fun of him.

Msambweni Sub-County Commander Nehemiah Bitok said the youth took advantage of his drunkenness by beating him and leaving him for dead.

“While heading home, he met a group of youth who attacked him and accusing him of suffering from coronavirus,” he said.

He said the Tuesday 9 pm incident was reported by a villager who alerted the police of the inhumane act.

Mr Bitok said the deceased died while receiving treatment at Msambweni County Referral Hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

The police have launched investigations and are pursuing the culprits.

“No arrests have been made but we have launched investigations into the matter,” he said.

Mr Bitok warned members of the public against making false accusations and taking the law into their own hands.