A 24-year-old man was lynched by enraged partygoers after he reportedly assaulted an artist at a nightclub in Bondo town during the early hours of Boxing Day.
The individual, identified as Anthony Ouma, had been attending a Christmas party featuring a musical performance at the club when he allegedly attacked an artist known as Odongo Swag while he was on stage.
According to Bondo Sub-County Police Commander Robert Aboki, the deceased is said to have assaulted the artist and attempted to strike him with a bottle before being overwhelmed by other attendees at the event.
Aboki stated that during the altercation, the revelers retaliated with kicks and punches, while some used makeshift weapons, ultimately leading to his death.
The police commander confirmed that the incident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. and that Ouma’s body was subsequently retrieved by law enforcement and transported to the Bondo sub-county hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations as investigations commence.
He urged the public to exercise caution and responsibility during the festive season, noting that security measures have been heightened in Bondo due to a recent increase in attacks by unidentified individuals.
