3 people killed during CORD protests

Three people were killed during CORD protests on Monday seeking the disbandment from office of commissioners at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Police reports that two of the people were shot by Administration Police officers who responded during an attack on their camp in Siaya.

A statement from Police Headquarters said the officers were acting in self defense after the mob attempted to set ablaze IEBC and sub-county offices.

In addition, a mob with catapults attacked Siaya sub-county offices and seriously injured 29 officers as they attempted to set ablaze DCC and IEBC offices as well as AP camp. The officers fired in self defense and fatally injured two people.

Five other protesters were shot and wounded by prison warders who accused demonstrators of trying to free some 35 dangerous criminals who were being ferried from a court in Kehancha to Migori.

One other person died while undergoing treatment in Kisumu after falling on the tarmac as the mob there fled from police officers.