Gunshots as Police Disperse Crowd Trying to Free Murder Suspect in Court
Court proceedings were in progress over a death that reportedly occurred during a land dispute...
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Chaos ensued at the Narok High Court on Tuesday, June 2, as residents stormed the premises in an attempt to free a murder suspect, leading to clashes with police.
- The suspect, Matunke Mayone, is facing a murder charge related to a death during a land dispute in Maji Moto, Narok County.
- Police fired shots and deployed teargas to disperse the crowd and maintain order.
- The High Court ordered Mayone to remain in custody for three days, with the case to be mentioned on Thursday, June 4, pending a mental assessment.
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