This archive report was first published on 27 July 2021.
Published on July 27, 2021, police in Migori County have been facing attacks from residents while enforcing Covid-19 containment measures.
On Saturday night, officers from Kehancha Police Station were attacked as they attempted to arrest revellers who had locked themselves up in bars, drinking past the stipulated hours.
According to Mr Kibiton Boino, the officer in-charge of Kehancha Police Station, the revellers pelted the police vehicle with stones and attempted to stab the officers with knives before they were overpowered and arrested.
Similar attacks have been reported at Awendo trading centre, where four police officers were injured after rowdy gangs descended on them with weapons.
Police officers in the region have arrested 10 suspects and impounded three motorcycles used during the attacks. Two knives were also recovered.
Residents have been warned by Migori County Police commander Meru Mwangi of dire consequences for attacking officers on duty.
“We won’t condone civilians attacking officers on duty. The war against the Covid-19 pandemic is a collective responsibility and the community must ensure it abides by the set containment measures,” Mr Mwangi said.
