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Reports indicate that Sang was assaulted and hanged using a chain attached to a pulley that left him unconscious.

The main suspect in the tragic death of a 22-year-old man in Teduet village, Bomet County has been arrested following an intensive nationwide search. 

In an update on Tuesday, November 5, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Robert Cheruiyot, who is implicated in the death of Amos Sang, was arrested and placed under police custody at Ruaraka Police Station.

Additionally, DCI said Cheruiyot's accomplice was also arrested and locked up at Longisa Police Station.

DCI explained that Cheruiyot was captured in a viral video assaulting Sang whom he had accused of stealing his chicken.

"The distressing sequence of events began when Cheruiyot reportedly arrived at Sang’s residence in Teduet village, located in the Chemaner area of Bomet County, accusing him of stealing his chicken. Sang was forcibly taken by Cheruiyot, and the accusations escalated into what has been described as severe assault. 

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"Reports indicate that Sang was hanged using a chain attached to a pulley, a horrifying scene that left him unconscious. Cheruiyot then allegedly returned the victim to his home in that state," DCI said.

File image of suspects implicated in Amos Sang's death

According to the investigating agency, Sang succumbed to his injuries following the torture.

DCI said his death was confirmed by medical personnel at Longisa Referral Hospital where his body is currently preserved ahead of a postmortem exercise. 

Following the incident, investigators conducted a search at Cheruiyot's residence where they recovered several items believed to have been used in the brutal assault.

"In the wake of this incident, the investigators conducted a thorough search at Cheruiyot’s residence where they recovered crucial evidence, including a pulley and a chain believed to have been used in the assault.

"An empty jerrycan believed to have contained diesel, which was reportedly used during the torture was also recovered. At the victim's residence, clothing soaked in diesel was also found further implicating the suspects," DCI further stated.