CCTV Footage: Police Storm Nakuru Church, Fire Live Bullets Amid Escalating Protests
Tensions escalated in Nakuru Town on Tuesday afternoon when police officers stormed a church to remove protestors.
Captured by the church’s CCTV cameras, the officers were seen entering the building and searching for protestors who were reportedly seeking refuge inside.
CCTV footage viewed by Gossipa2z.com showed worshippers lying on the floor in fear of being attacked by the officers during the church service.
According to the church’s management, the congregants had just finished their lunch hour service, and a reverend was conducting a prayer for a member.
The church’s bishop condemned the officers’ actions, stating they fired live bullets at the protestors.
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“Why shoot live bullets and beat people in our Church, we had our normal lunch hour service. Rev Patriciah Benson was praying for members. As the Bishop of Chosen Generation Church, I condemn this act of excessive use of force by the police,” stated the Bishop. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported from the incident.
Meanwhile, Kenyans continued to stage demonstrations across the country on Tuesday, with heavy police presence reported in many areas.
In Nairobi, police used teargas to disperse demonstrators who were openly expressing their dissatisfaction with the State of the Nation.
In Baringo, protestors stormed the office of Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi in Kabarnet town, demanding an audience with him. The protestors marched towards the governor’s office, chanting his name and expressing their disillusionment with his governance.
CCTV Footage: Police Storm Nakuru Church, Fire Live Bullets Amid Escalating Protests