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"content": "It is alleged that a third suspect, Hosea Unyiru Nyalieka, aged 25, informed the public that during the robbery, they were accompanied by an Administration Police (AP) officer only identified as Ogutu. The angry mob killed the suspect as well. The alleged disclosure by the suspect appeared to have infuriated the public more. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when the police arrived, led by the Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD), the District Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) and the District Commissioner (DC), they became riotous. They started stoning the security team and digging trenches on the earth road leading to the factory, making it completely impossible for the police to reach the scene, while accusing the DC, Mr. Paul Marinyang, of involvement in the coffee theft. A confrontation ensued between the police and the riotous mob, during which another member of the public, Abraham Changasia, sustained serious gunshot injuries. He was rushed to Bungoma District Hospital, where he later died while undergoing treatment. Mr. Speaker, Sir, following the incident, Inquest File No.1/2011 of Luakhakha Police Station has been opened to determine the circumstances leading to Abraham’s death. Ballistic investigations are also ongoing. In addition, Motor Vehicle GK A359D, a Land-Rover belonging to the DCIO, Bungoma South; Motor Vehicle KAR 153L belonging to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Luakhakha; Motor Vehicle GK A253S for Cheptais Police Station, were damaged. One police officer, Police Constable John Kimati of Luakhakha Police Station, sustained head injuries and was treated at Bungoma District Hospital and discharged in a fair condition. Later, the bodies were removed to Bungoma District Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is worth noting that seven people, including three suspects, died during the incident, and not ten people as was being alleged. Allegations that Provincial Administration officers were involved in the planning and execution of the incident are being investigated by the Provincial Criminal Investigations Officer (PCIO), Western Province, vide Police Criminal File No.911/883/2011. Though investigations are ongoing, one suspect, Mike June Miruye, has since been charged in court for robbery with violence vide court file No.2515/11. Mr. Speaker, Sir, to forestall further skirmishes and ensure farmers’ property is safeguarded the following measures have been put in place:- Security in the area has been beefed up in all coffee factories within and around Sirisia Constituency, mobile and foot patrols have been intensified, the public has been sensitized and advised to co-operate with the police to help in identification of people involved in coffee theft in the area. Similarly, the public has been warned against taking the law into their hands and instead requested to hand over suspects to the police."
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