Man Impersonating Prison Officer Beaten To Death After Residents Attack

In Mogoon, Nakuru West Sub-County, a man pretending to be a prison officer was beaten to death by local villagers on Monday, November 4.

Another suspect barely escaped the angry crowd as the residents took action against four men posing as police officers.

Details of the Attack

Villagers reportedly discovered the four men were pretending to be police officers.
When the villagers confronted them, one suspect was captured and beaten to death, while another managed to flee.
Witnesses described hearing shouts of “thieves,” which gathered more locals to the scene, leading to the tragic outcome.

Official Response and Evidence
Nakuru Police Commander Michael Mwaura confirmed the incident, noting that:

Police uniforms and handcuffs were found in the suspects’ car.
Two of the suspects escaped on foot and remain at large.

The recovered items were confiscated as evidence by local authorities.

Impersonation of Police Officers: A Rising Concern
This incident highlights a disturbing trend of criminals posing as law enforcement officers to deceive the public. Similar cases have been reported in Kenya:

September Scam: In one case, a grieving family was scammed out of KSh 20,000 by a fraudster claiming to know the location of Victoria Wambua, a missing taxi driver who was later found deceased.
July Sting Operation: Five people, including an actual police officer, were arrested in Kitui while pretending to be officials from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. Their target was a senior government official they aimed to extort.
GSU Impersonation in Busia: Earlier this year, a woman was arrested for impersonating a General Service Unit (GSU) officer. She was found wearing a full GSU uniform and carrying an AK-47 but had no official ID to prove her status.

Conclusion
The Mogoon incident and other similar cases show the need for greater awareness and caution among the public.

Authorities urge citizens to verify the identity of any person claiming to be a law enforcement officer and report suspicious behavior to the police.