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Protests start in Kenya's Nairobi after police officer fatally shoots 6

By ANI | Updated: December 7, 2021 18:10 IST

Residents of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi are rallying against violence after a local police officer killed six people and then himself in a shooting, local media reported on Tuesday.

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Residents of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi are rallying against violence after a local police officer killed six people and then himself in a shooting, local media reported on Tuesday.

The frenzy shooting took place on Monday night as Constable Benson Imbatu went home with his AK47 rifle and had a fight with his wife, Carol Imbatu, The Star newspaper said, citing a police source. The six people killed by Imbatu reportedly included his wives, neighbours and motorcycle taxi drivers who responded to the sound of gunshots.

Protesters in the Kabete suburb of Nairobi are lighting bonfires, blocking roads and setting tires on fire, according to the report. (ANI/Sputnik)

( With inputs from ANI )

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