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- Two men, John Kamau and Julius Bararu, lost their lives at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital after sustaining injuries during a land eviction operation in Gitaraka, Embu County.
- The eviction attempt, led by suspected hired goons, turned violent when squatters fought back, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including Kamau and Bararu, who tragically succumbed to their injuries despite medical intervention.
In a tragic turn of events, two individuals, John Kamau and Julius Bararu, met their demise at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital following a violent land eviction operation gone awry in Gitaraka, Embu County.
The incident unfolded when a group of 15 suspected goons, allegedly hired by landowner Jane Wahito Ndirangu, attempted to forcefully remove squatters from her property.
Spearheaded by Pius Nyoike, the group descended upon the area and began demolishing makeshift structures.
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However, their efforts were met with fierce resistance from the squatters, who retaliated with a barrage of weapons, including clubs and machetes.
Amidst the chaos, Kamau, Bararu, and Antony Mwangi suffered severe head injuries.
Local law enforcement swiftly intervened to restore order, rescuing the injured parties and placing them in custody at Karaba Police Station on charges of inciting violence likely to cause a breach of peace.
Despite their release on cash bail due to the extent of their injuries, Kamau and Bararu were transferred to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital for specialized medical treatment.
Tragically, their conditions deteriorated, leading to their untimely passing at the hospital on Thursday night.
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The news of their demise was received with sorrow by John Muraguri, a cousin to one of the deceased.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers inherent in such confrontational actions and underscores the importance of peaceful resolution in land disputes.