Broker Shot Dead as Protests Erupt Over Land Ownership in Katani
A conversation escalated into a confrontation between locals and a gun-holder in Katani...
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One person was shot dead in Katani, Machakos County, following a violent land dispute on Sunday. The victim, identified as Sammy, a local land broker, succumbed to his injuries after being shot by an unidentified individual.
- Sammy, a land broker, was shot after a confrontation escalated.
- The incident sparked violent protests, leading to a vehicle being torched by irate residents.
- A landowner linked to the dispute has been taken into custody at Mavoko Police Station.
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