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Kisumu killing; officer arrested
BY: Joseph Maiyo/KNA DATE: Friday, July 09, 2004
Police in Kisumu say they regret the shooting of 11 people, including three children, during Thursday’s riots.
An administration police officer has already been arrested for shooting one of the protesters dead in the skirmishes.
Nyanza Police Chief Jambeni Bakari admits it was erroneous to use live ammunition on demonstrators as happened Wednesday.
He said the police are committed to using minimal force when enforcing order during times of chaos.
One person was killed and 11 others wounded after police opened fire on demonstrators in Kisumu. Ninety-six people are in custody and are expected to appear in court soon.
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