Fresh details have emerged what angry Meru residents did to a Meru man who tried to commit suicide while trying to sit on a Meru-Maua road on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The man, identified as Mureithi, a resident of Kangetha along the road to Maua in Meru County, reportedly spent much of the day in the company of his friends before his behaviour raised concerns among people who encountered him.
According to reports, Mureithi appeared disturbed while spending time with his friends.
However, what initially appeared to be an ordinary day later turned into a worrying incident after he reportedly made an attempt to end his life along the busy Meru-Maua road.
Witnesses said Mureithi moved to the middle of the road, where he appeared determined to put his life in danger by exposing himself to passing vehicles.
His actions reportedly caught the attention of several motorists and residents who were nearby at the time.
The incident attracted the attention of members of the public, who quickly moved in after noticing that the man was putting himself in danger.
Some residents reportedly rushed to intervene, preventing the situation from becoming even more tragic.
However, what followed was another disturbing turn of events.
Instead of handling the situation calmly, some angry residents reportedly turned against Mureithi and descended on him, beating him mercilessly as they expressed their frustration over his actions.
The residents are said to have cautioned him against putting his life at risk, with some expressing anger over what they considered reckless behaviour that could have resulted in a serious road accident.
The intervention came as a relief to those who feared that the man could lose his life if a passing vehicle struck him.
However, the reported beating raised concerns about how members of the public respond when someone appears to be experiencing a personal or emotional crisis.
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