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May 20, 2026
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2 killed as youth clash with police to free man held for vandalism in Busia

2 killed as youth clash with police to free man held for vandalism in Busia

Busia police say two people were killed after a crowd stormed a police station following the arrest of a suspect linked to destruction of police property, sparking calls for investigations...

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Two people were killed in Busia, Kenya, during violent clashes between a crowd of youths and police. The confrontation erupted after police arrested a suspect linked to the vandalism of a police vehicle.

  • Two people died from gunshot wounds during the unrest.
  • A crowd of nearly 200 youths confronted police at the Busia police station.
  • The arrest was for a suspect named Edwin Omondi, accused of malicious damage to a police vehicle.
  • One of the deceased was identified as Frederick Odiwuor, a staff member of Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo.

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