A suspected phone snatcher faced the wrath of residents after he was cornered while attempting to flee in Thika.
Witnesses said the man had allegedly grabbed a mobile phone before locals noticed and gave chase. Click here to watch hilarious video as he jump to rooftop
In a desperate attempt to escape, he jumped onto the rooftop of a nearby building. A video circulating online shows the suspect moving back and forth on the roof as an angry crowd gathered below.
Voices from the ground can be heard ordering him to climb down, chanting “Shuka upigwe,” as they demanded he surrender. The tense standoff drew more residents to the scene, with some urging restraint while others called for instant punishment.
Such incidents highlight rising concerns over petty theft in busy towns. However, mob justice remains illegal and dangerous. Authorities continue to warn the public against taking the law into their own hands and instead urge suspects to be handed over to the police for proper legal action.
