A suspected cattle rustler who was being detained at a police cell allegedly committed suicide while being detained.

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According to Homa Bay CID boss Joseph Tuksho, the suspect, Netto Okoth Otieno, took his life by hanging himself in the cells toilet using his trouser.

The deceased was booked in for stock theft last week and was to be arraigned in court on Monday morning.