2 Officers, 3 Civilians Injured in Shooting Incident in Court
A DCI officer discharged his weapon, causing panic in court...
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An accidental firearm discharge at the Bungoma Law Courts injured two officers and three civilians during a court hearing. The incident, which occurred at 10:50 AM, involved a pistol belonging to a DCI officer.
- Five individuals were injured but are in stable condition, receiving treatment at Bungoma Referral Hospital.
- The Judiciary Spokesperson, Paul Ndemo, confirmed there were no serious injuries or fatalities.
- Bungoma County Police Commander Anderson Njagi stated that security will be reinforced in courts to prevent future occurrences.
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