Bonfire in Bangladesh, Jomvu in Mombasa County, October 26, 2017. [Photo|Haki Africa]"Our attention has been drawn to some allegations being peddled by sections of the media that Police have used live fire and a man has been shot dead in Mathare.This is not only patently false but also aimed at portraying the on going presidential elections as marred by widespread violence. The truth is, we have had isolated pockets of violence by gangs of youths in some parts of five out of the 47 counties countrywide, where voting is proceeding on well. We have however had a case of shooting in Homa Bay County where a large mob attacked a small Police facility called Sindo Police Post in Suba South and the few Police officers on duty were constrained to use live fire to protect themselves and the armoury.Sadly, one person has been reported shot dead and another one sustained serious injuries.In another incident in Oyugis town, a Police officer on public order duty with other officers confronted a riotous mob blocking the Kisii - Oyugis road, was hit on the mouth with a stone hurled using a catapult and was severely injured.We wish to reiterate that Police officers deployed countrywide are under strict instruction to respond to acts of public disorder using lawful means and apply proportionate force with a view to restoring law and order. Additionally, those who wish to participate,or abstain in today's elections must be allowed to enjoy that right. The police are on hand to ensure that right is respected.KINOTI GEORGE (AIG)For:INSPECTOR GENERALNATIONAL POLICE SERVICEDate: 26/10/2017."

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