Police exonerate themselves from fatal shooting of Form Four student during anti-IEBC protests in Kisumu

Protesters stand on a car by a fire as they take part in a demonstration, on October 16, 2017, in Kisumu County (Photo: Courtesy)

Police have exonerated themselves from the fatal shooting of a Form Four student during Monday's protests in Kisumu.

Kisumu County Police Commander Titus Yoma said he had ordered investigations into the shooting of Michael Okoth, 18, after reports that the Vihiga High School student was killed by a man wearing dreadlocks but dressed in police uniform.