Police in Narok are investigating an incident where a Maasai Mara University employee and student was allegedly killed by a mob on allegations of stealing a cow.

Narok Police commander Riko Ngare confirmed that three people namely; Felix Lemomo, Dennis Lanke and Brian Lanke have been arrested and are helping the police to unveil the circumstances that led to the death of Gideon Mankuyio on Saturday.

Ngare said the deceased had been found lying unconscious and surrounded by members of the public at TM area, in Narok town.

“The members of the public told the police that the deceased had been subjected to mob justice on the allegation of stealing a cow belonging to Felix Lemomo. He was rushed to Narok County Referral hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival,” said the police boss.

However, relatives and friends of the deceased have strongly opposed the allegations and claim that their kin was transported in a probox vehicle before he was killed.

Paul Kool, a former Narok County Member of County Assembly for Olokruto ward strongly opposed the claims that their relative was a thief, saying he was a hard-working man and a renowned consultant who was set to graduate this year with a Master’s Degree in statistics.

“Our kin was at the peak of his career. We do not want to believe that he was a thief because there is no evidence that he has ever stolen anyone’s property,” he said.

Sayialel Mankuyio said they heard of his death via social media that made them rush to the mortuary where they found their brother.

“What hurts us most is the allegations that our brother was a thief. We believe he was killed on other grounds but not because of stealing,” he lamented.

Philip Mankuyio called on the police to carry out a thorough investigation and unveil what transpired before the death of their kin, refuting claims that he was killed by a mob.

– By Ann Salaton, KNA