Angry Protests Erupt in Gikomba Over Police Shooting
Violence erupted in Majengo, Gikomba, after a police officer from Shauri Moyo Police Station allegedly shot two boys, including a 17-year-old with a disability.
The incident triggered widespread protests, with residents taking to the streets to demand justice.
Angry demonstrators blocked roads with burning tires and chanted against police brutality.
The enraged youth torched houses believed to belong to police officers.
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The chaos quickly spread to neighboring areas, including Eastleigh, forcing businesses to close as traders feared looting and violence.
Witnesses and residents condemned the police response, accusing officers of using excessive force.
“What kind of country is this? How can officers kill innocent people instead of protecting them?” one local lamented.
This tragic event has once again brought attention to concerns over police brutality in Kenya’s informal settlements, where clashes between law enforcement and residents are not un
