The wave of unrest in Nairobi has taken a dramatic turn as angry protesters set the Shauri Moyo Police Station ablaze. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing demonstrations, which have been fueled by public outrage over alleged police brutality.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke rising from the police station as flames engulfed the building.
Protests, chanting slogans and demanding justice, cheered as the fire spread rapidly. The attack on the station follows violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement officers, who have been struggling to contain the unrest.
Tensions have been running high in the city since Tuesday night when reports emerged that police officers allegedly shot and killed two young men. The killings sparked widespread anger, leading to overnight protests that have now spiraled out of control.
Police officers deployed to the scene used tear gas and rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse the crowd, but the demonstrators remained defiant. Social justice groups have also raised alarm over reports of more people going missing in the chaos, further fueling the public’s frustration.
As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing over the possibility of further destruction and loss of lives. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the burning of the Shauri Moyo Police Station, but security forces remain on high alert.
— CITY DIGEST. (@city_digest) March 5, 2025
