Police shoot woman during shisha raid in Kisumu

Police officers stormed Atella, a popular joint located on the shores of Lake Victoria, at 8 pm on Sunday and arrested those found smoking Shisha.

However, commotion occurred as revellers attempted to stop the officers from conducting the raid.

During the melee, the officers fired live bullets and lobbed teargas canisters into the crowd, leading to the shooting. The woman was rushed to JOOTRH on a motorcycle as the officers sped away.

Officers from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) have already visited the victim in hospital and recorded her statement.

Kisumu County Police Commander Hillary Toroitich says the matter is being investigated. 

Meanwhile, Kisumu City Residents Association Chairman Audi Ogada has condemned the incident, saying there is no law currently banning the use of shisha.

He called on IPOA to move with speed and probe the matter.