Mob Justice Horror in Nyamira: Two Arrested After Disturbing Viral Video By Gidion Ngeno Nyamira, Kenya — Shock and fury swept across the country following the circulation of a distressing video showing a man being lynched and set ablaze by a mob in Nyamira North, Nyamira County. The horrifying footage, which has gone viral on social media, has triggered national outrage and renewed calls to end the growing trend of mob injustice. In a swift response, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday confirmed the arrest of two prime suspects linked to the brutal incident. The suspects—identified as James Nyang’au Kieri and Evans Nyang’au Anyoka—were allegedly captured in the footage viciously assaulting the victim, a man accused of theft, before throwing him into a raging fire. “The suspects, identified as James Nyang’au Kieri and Evans Nyang’au Anyoka, were captured on a distressing footage that has since gone viral on social media, depicting them mercilessly assaulting a man suspected of theft and ultimately tossing him into a burning fire,” read a statement from the DCI. According to investigators, the gruesome act occurred on July 26, 2025, and has since become a focal point for national debate on the rising cases of vigilante-style justice. The DCI confirmed that forensic video analysis was key in identifying and tracking down the suspects. “Through forensic analysis, detectives trailed the suspects and apprehended them. They are currently in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment,” the DCI added. The National Police Service (NPS) has raised the alarm over what it termed an “alarming rise” in incidents of mob justice, warning that such actions undermine the rule of law and threaten public safety. “The National Police Service expresses deep concern over the alarming rise in cases of mob injustice incidents and their severe implications for public safety. The public is urged to allow the justice system to take its course, as taking the law into one’s own hands will be met with the full force of the law,” warned the NPS in a separate statement. The video, which continues to spark outrage online, shows a crowd gathered as the victim is brutalized before being engulfed in flames. Though the man was a suspect, the extreme violence of the attack has left many questioning the moral and legal breakdown in responding to alleged crimes. Both the DCI and NPS emphasized that crime suspects must be handed over to police and processed through the legal system. They urged citizens to report criminal behavior rather than resort to violence. “This tragic incident is a painful reminder that justice must be sought through lawful means,” added the DCI. “Violence is not justice.” As investigations progress, the suspects remain in custody awaiting arraignment. Meanwhile, the nation watches with bated breath, demanding accountability—not only for the perpetrators, but also a broader societal commitment to ending mob justice once and for all. — Gidion Ngeno