Several People Shot in Trans Nzoia Land Protests.
Several People Shot in Trans Nzoia Land Protests:Three people in Mowlem, Endebess Region in Transnzoia County were unfortunately shot by police who fired bullets and teargas trying to disperse protesting residents.
According to the police , they were enforcing a court order to settle a land disputed that has been in place for the past 40 years.
Reportedly, About 3000 residents have wanted to buy the privately owned land which has led to disputes over the years.
Police commander Salasyo Mureithi affirmed that those who were shot, are nursing injuries at the hospital.
He added that one resident was cut using a panga amid the chaos and the suspect involved has been arrested.
One resident lamented,” Ilikuwa kitu saa kumi na moja asubuhi polisi walikuja……hawakutaka kusema shida ni nini. Walitutupia teargas, mama akaanza kupiga nduru ndio wakanipiga risasi mbili.”
Kwa hivo sisi tumesema tunaenda kortini tupambane na sheria na tutashtaki OCPD. Akuje aeleze Court ni order gani alikuwa anatumia kuevict watu.” A lawyer added.