A tragic incident unfolded last night in Kisumu when a man visiting the city was attacked and killed by thugs along the streets of Tom Mboya Estate. According to reports, the victim was walking to his hotel room at around 7:30 PM when he was ambushed by assailants riding a motorcycle. The attackers, believed to have been targeting unsuspecting pedestrians, brutally assaulted him before fleeing the scene, leaving him severely injured.
Passersby who witnessed the attack or arrived shortly afterward rushed to his aid and promptly took him to the hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival. The brutal nature of the attack has left residents in shock and raised concerns over the rising cases of insecurity in the area.
Authorities have since launched investigations into the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators. Meanwhile, local leaders and residents have called for increased security patrols to curb the growing threats posed by criminal gangs operating in the city.
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