Police in Njoro were forced lob tear gas to disperse angry residents who had blocked the Njoro-Molo road accusing the police and local administrators of colluding with notorious illicit brewers in the area.
The residents, who invaded two dens of illicit brew in Konza City and Jua Kali areas, accused local administrators of colluding with brewers.
This was after one person died out of the illegal drinks.
The residents ambushed one brewer and destroyed her house.
They also called for the transfer of police officers.
Led by Njoro bodaboda association chairman Dominic Nyakundi, the locals said they will not relent until all the dens are destroyed in the area.
“We are calling on county commissioner Joshua Nkanatha to step in and ensure all the police officers and administrators are reshuffled in this area to enable the fight against illicit brew to succeed. As youth we will not watch as our fellow young people die of illicit brew,” said Nyakundi.
Njoro business community led by Andrew Mureithi also called on the government to ensure that the vice is eradicated in the area.
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