On Tuesday night June 25, Kenyans aired their concerns about an alleged shootout in Githurai 45, Kiambu County over the anti-finance bill protests.
According to reports and videos going viral online, there was heavy gunfire in the area along the Thika Highway and several people were reported dead.
Additionally, videos indicated some Kenyans being forced off the road to avoid the alleged shooters and were seen using other Murram roads in the nearby estates.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke the OCS Githurai Mwiki Nelson Omolo refuted the claims adding that at the alleged time, the military was going back to the barracks at Kahawa.
He added that he had yet to receive any reports of the said shootout from any of the local residents.
“I am the best person to ask about this and so far I have not received any reports on the said shooting, it was just the military heading to the barracks,” he added.
Kenyans.co.ke also reached out to OCS Githurai 44 for comments on the said shootout but did not receive any response.
However, according to some tenants who live near Githurai 45, there was intense gunfire from around 8 pm. One of the residents claimed that protestors had blocked the highway forcing police officers to take action.
The residents’ claims are backed by photos showing some victims with gunshot wounds being treated at various hospitals.
By Newsmedia