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Four shot dead as Legio Maria factions clash over key shrine

Four people were shot dead and scores injured yesterday as worshippers engaged police in running battles during the annual pilgrimage of Legio Maria Church of Africa in Migori County.

 A car was torched and several police vehicles pelted with stones as two groups of faithful engaged in an intense fight over the control of Got Kwer shrine, which has been in dispute for years.

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