Police reconcile rival boda boda operators in Kisumu following deadly clashes
Violence erupted on Saturday night after the mysterious killing of a member of the youth group, sparking retaliatory attacks. In the chaos, the boda boda office was set ablaze and several riders sustained life-threatening injuries. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capit..
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Police in Kisumu have restored calm following violent weekend clashes between boda boda riders and a local youth group, mbogi, which left one person dead and several injured. A peace meeting was brokered, leading to an agreement to end hostilities, with leaders pledging to maintain peace.
- Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident by County Police Commander Hilary Toroitich.
- The violence on Saturday night erupted after the mysterious killing of a member of the youth group, leading to retaliatory attacks and the burning of the boda boda office.
- Jacob Ochieng, Boda boda Chairman, and Willis Akoth, a businessman and leader of the youth group, publicly shook hands, with Akoth pledging to fund the reconstruction of the destroyed office.
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