Were attacked at the scene as crowds accused them of being part of a wider livestock theft syndicate operating in the region.
During the chaos, the mob torched the lorry used to ferry the animals, while a fourth suspect managed to escape and is now being sought by police.
The killings come amid growing anger over persistent livestock thefts that have plagued the area for more than a year.
Just days earlier, unknown thieves reportedly stole 80 goats, two cows, a dog and a cock, an incident that deepened fear and frustration among residents who rely on livestock for their livelihoods.
