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Drama in Nyeri as sugarcane vendor shot by police, as police hunt down armed gang

A sugarcane vendor was shot and seriously wounded by stray police bullets, as an alleged Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer wrestled and apprehended a robber who was being tracked by police officers in Nyeri yesterday evening.

The vendor, identified only as Dennis was going on his business along Baden Powell road in Nyeri town, unaware that police were pursuing the suspected robber who was among others who had allegedly attempted to rob traders at King'ong'o area.

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