A 45-year-old man has been arrested by police in Bombolulu area, Mombasa County, for allegedly killing his wife over failure to prepare him a meal.
The man is said to have given the wife Sh500 to buy food.
It is reported that the husband returned home and demanded for food before the fight broke out.
Confirming the incident, Kisauni deputy OCPD Walter Abondo said the man allegedly hit his wife on the head and abdomen several times before leaving her for dead.
Area residents were baying for the man’s blood but officers got to the scene before they could lynch him.
“The police managed to rescue the suspect before he was lynched by the angry residents. He is currently being held at Mombasa Police Station. He will be arraigned in court after police complete their investigations,” said Mr Abondo.
According to area residents who condemned the incident, the couple frequently quarreled and fought violently.
The body of the deceased was taken to Coast general hospital for an autopsy.