Chaos broke out on May 12, 2026 after the body of a 37-year-old man, who was buried under mysterious circumstances the previous night in Kamunono village, Kisasi sub-location, Vihiga County, was exhumed in a shocking turn of events.

According to the Chief of Shamakhohkho Location, Hesbon Liyenzero, the deceased was found dead in his room on May 2nd. 

The circumstances of his death were suspicious, with allegations suggesting he may have succumbed to injuries sustained from an attack.

Authorities had called for anyone with information regarding the suspicious death to come forward, but no one did.

Initially, the family reportedly collected the body from the Jumuia Hospital Mortuary in Kaimosi and proceeded to bury him at night.

This secretive burial raised alarm among local residents, who eventually forced those responsible to exhume the body. The community is demanding a post-mortem examination to determine the actual cause of death.

The situation turned violent when the individuals who conducted the burial were attacked and injured by an angry mob.

The incident led to a major standoff, forcing police officers to use teargas to disperse the rowdy crowd and restore order.

The body has since been moved and is currently being preserved at the Vihiga County Referral Hospital Mortuary awaiting further investigation.