Residents of Cheptororiet village in Belgut constituency were shocked. A suspected thief was electrocuted while attempting to vandalize an electricity transformer supplying power to the area.
The man’s body was found underneath the transformer. Villagers identified him as a notorious thief. He had formerly terrorized locals by stealing copper wires and vandalizing electricity lines.
The deceased had a history of criminal activities in the region, including stealing electricity wires in neighboring areas.
The thief, who had accomplices, had relocated from Seretut trading center to Kapsuser trading center before meeting his demise.
Villagers reported that he had been involved in multiple incidents of theft and vandalism. These reports prompted police to arrest another suspect.
This suspect was believed to be working closely with him. The body was taken to Kericho County Referral Hospital mortuary for further investigations. Authorities looked into the criminal activities of the deceased and his associates.
The incident highlights the dangers linked to tampering with electricity infrastructure and the risks involved in stealing copper wires.
The community in Cheptororiet village expressed relief. They felt that the suspected thief was no longer a threat to their safety and security.
Law enforcement is making ongoing efforts to handle criminal activities in the region. They aim to protect residents from such incidents.
The authorities continue to investigate the case to guarantee justice is served and prevent similar incidents in the future.
