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Tension in Majengo as police, youth clash

Youths surround a police van in efforts to save their mates who were arrested at Majengo market after a police officer was beaten and injured in the town on Saturday. The youth are accusing the police of extortion and unfair arrests. [PHOTO: ERIC LUNGAI/STANDARD]

Vihiga; Kenya: Tension has gripped Majengo centre in Vihiga County after a standoff between the police and the youths operating in town escalated, with a police officer beaten and injured last week.

The youth are accusing the police of extortion, brutality and unnecessary arrests among other ills.

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