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Four shot as KWS officers pursue people fishing in Lake Nakuru

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Four people including a Form Two student were shot by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers in Barut, Nakuru county on Saturday evening.

The incident occurred during a crackdown on alleged illegal fishing in Lake Nakuru.

The incident has sparked protests with the locals demanding the arrest and prosecution of the officers who allegedly raided the area and beat up everyone in sight.

Barut borders Lake Nakuru National Park and the swelling lake has displaced many locals.

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