Kikuumini sub-location subchief John Musembi had a hard time rescuing a theft suspect from an angry mob in Kikule village Matuu location in Yatta sub-county.
Musembi confirming the incident said that the suspect together with two others allegedly stole three goats belonging to one resident in the area.
The suspect with his accomplice are said to have slaughtered two of the goats, carried the meat and sold it leaving the other one dead in the forest.
The residents from the area have lately been complaining of their goats being stolen at night by unknown people and the meat sold after slaughtering.
The subchief said he handed the suspect to Matuu police station to help the police with investigations before he is taken to court.
He however advised residents to desist from taking the law into their hands and instead hand over suspects to the nearest police station and allow justice to take its course.