Angry Kisumu residents chase back police officers sent to arrest them
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Police injured after Kisumu residents chases back officers send to arrest them for allegedly selling illict brew
Police injured after Kisumu residents chases back officers send to arrest them for allegedly selling illict brew.
Following their raid on a home in the Kisumu East neighborhood, four police officers from the Kasagam Police Station in Kisumu County were on Friday the target of mob punishment by enraged locals.
A police report states that the officers carried out an operation in the area to apprehend people who were selling illegal beer after acting on a tip.
However, Kisumu residents raised the alarm and gathered at the home, surrounding the four officers who had arrived on board a police van.
The officers were challenged by the enraged crowd, who insisted they go back to the station.
Three of the officers managed to escape from the melee, while one of them sustained dire injuries after being assaulted by the mob.
“One of the officers sustained two deep cuts on the head, two cuts on the left cheek below his eyes and swollen right cheek,” read part of the report.
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Nonetheless, the police called for backup, forcing the mob to scamper for safety. The police battalion then patrolled the scene to restore calm within the area.
They also rushed the injured cop to Blizz Medicare at Mega City for medical treatment.
Police stated that the cop was stabilising and doctors were monitoring his progress.
According to the report, no resident was arrested, but police launched an investigation into the matter and also launched a manhunt for key suspects.
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