蜜芽传媒

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Police say that a mob in western Kenya has killed a self-confessed serial killer who had escaped from custody two days ago.

Masten Wanjala was traced by villagers to a house in Bungoma town and beaten to death, they say.

Authorities had launched a massive manhunt for the fugitive who admitted to killing more than 10 young boys during a five-year period. He lured his victims by posing as a football coach.

The 蜜芽传媒's Emmanuel Igunza says the case raises questions about how he managed to escape from police custody - as well as about the slow pace of the judicial proceedings against him.

"The consequence of this long delay of his day in court has cost his life, and the families will never have the closure that they wanted. There are many questions lingering on."

(Photo: Masten Wanjala. Credit: Directorate of Criminal Prosecutions)