NAROK, Kenya Jun 2 \u2013 Tension gripped the Narok Law Courts after police officers fired shots in the air and lobbed tear gas canisters to disperse a group of more than 400 morans who allegedly attempted to forcefully free a murder suspect from custody.<\/p>\n
The dramatic incident unfolded outside the court premises as the suspect was being processed, prompting a heavy security response from officers who moved swiftly to prevent a possible breach of security.<\/p>\n
Witnesses said the morans gathered in large numbers outside the court before attempting to advance toward police officers escorting the suspect. <\/p>\n
The situation quickly escalated, forcing officers to fire warning shots and deploy tear gas to contain the crowd.<\/p>\n
The confrontation caused panic within and around the court premises, with court users, traders, and members of the public fleeing for safety as the chaos unfolded.<\/p>\n
Police managed to repel the group and secure the suspect, who remained in lawful custody as security agencies reinforced operations around the court compound.<\/p>\n
Police said investigations have been launched into the incident and efforts are underway to identify individuals involved in the attempted interference with the judicial process.<\/p>\n
Security officers warned against attempts to obstruct law enforcement operations, noting that such actions pose a serious threat to public order and the administration of justice.<\/p>\n
The incident temporarily disrupted court operations at the busy Narok Law Courts before calm was later restored under heightened police presence.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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