Drama in Makueni: Protester Snatches Police Gun and Flees
WOTE, Kenya — A dramatic scene unfolded in Wote town, Makueni County, after an unidentified demonstrator managed to snatch a firearm from a police officer before vanishing into thin air during the ongoing fuel price hike protests.
The startling incident, caught on a widely circulating video, has triggered a high-stakes manhunt by local authorities.
In the viral footage, a man clad in a distinctive yellow t-shirt and wearing what appears to be a whitish mask is seen breaking away from the main crowd of demonstrators.
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He is spotted sprinting down the street while firmly gripping a police assault rifle in his hand. The chaotic moment stunned both onlookers and law enforcement officials who were actively trying to quell the escalating riots in the area.
Makueni police bosses have confirmed the incident, stating that a multi-agency team has been deployed to track down the suspect and recover the weapon.
Meanwhile, authorities have urged local residents to remain calm and cooperate with investigators.
Civil society leaders and security agencies have jointly appealed to the public to maintain peace, reminding citizens to exercise their democratic rights within the confines of the law without resorting to violence or criminal acts.
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