At least two people were killed and several sustained injuries in Garissa after Kenya police opened fire at protestors.
The gun down which took place on Saturday came after hundreds of people carried out a demonstration at the Garissa Livestock Market.
Speaking to the media, County Commissioner Meru Mwangi confirmed the incident.
The demonstration follow after the police forcefully tried to arrested two locals prompting the public to demonstrate against the move.
Locals who spoke to the media said the incident took place as police officers searched for two people said to be terror suspects.
“When they found them inside a car, they resisted arrest. That was when residents started shouting and fighting the police, causing chaos that led to demonstrations,” Ali Abdi, a trader told Daily Nation.
The shootings were condemned by both the governor of the county and the country’s women representatives.
“I condemn the cold-blooded and heinous murder of two innocent Kenyans at Garissa Livestock Market by the police. The rogue killer cops must be brought to book,” said Governor Ali Korane.
Garissa Women Representative Anab Gure urged Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai to intervene.
“Police have killed two innocent people. The same people in service are the ones murdering Kenyans ruthlessly in broad daylight,” she said.
