Koki Brawl

Investigation Underway Into Ethnic Clash

He said a post mortem will be conducted to find the cause of death.

According to eyewitnesses, Police while responding to the fight, opened fire on the crowd to contain the situation. They further alleged that the deceased man from Wanigela was a victim in the shooting.

The Met Sup said investigation is underway adding that those responsible for the death will face the law.

“Police officers will face the law if they caused the death,” he stated.

One Dead In Koki Brawl

Eyewitnesses alleged that police who responded to the fight, open fired on the crowd. The man was a victim to that.

The fight broke out as early as 8, between Kuima Security Guards and residents at Koki.

It initially started after a taxi driver refused to listen to a Kuima Security Guard and remove his vehicle from an unauthorized parking area. Eyewitnesses said the argument escalated and the cab driver attacked the security guard with a machete. This drew the attention of other security guards, who mobilized against the taxi driver.