Kericho East OCPD Justus Kitetu said the man is believed to have been tipsy when he strayed into the compound and into the jaws of the three mongrels. [Photo/istock]
There was shock in Baraka Estate, Kericho County after dogs mauled a 38-year-old man to death.
The vicious dogs strayed into a private compound in the estate located in the outskirts of Kericho town on Friday night.
Confirming the incident, Kericho East OCPD Justus Kitetu said the man is believed to have been tipsy when he strayed into the compound and into the jaws of the three mongrels.
“The owner of the dogs had unchained them at 11 pm when the stranger strayed into the compound around midnight,” said Kitetu, as quoted by sde.co.ke.
The dogs’ owner allegedly did not hear any commotion during the deadly attack.
“The owner says he was surprised at dawn to find the bloody body in his compound,” said Kitetu.
According to the OCPD, the deceased had earlier been spotted in a local bub drinking with friends. Kitetu said they had launched investigations to determine whether the dog owner has a permit and had vaccinated the dogs against rabies.
The body of the deceased was moved to Kericho district hospital mortuary.