Police in Kisumu have kicked off investigations following ugly scenes witnessed on Tuesday at the Uhuru business complex in Juakali area that left three people hospitalised with injuries.
Kisumu Central Sub County Police Commander Anthony Maina says the three suffered cut wounds after two factions disagreed over how to share spaces at the new market.
Maina says police were earlier called in to restore normalcy following the morning clashes at the market which has been earmarked for more occupancy following the second phase of traders’ relocation in the city.
He said they have started investigations to identify those behind the attacks, adding that police will record statements from the three who are nursing injuries.
The police boss has called on the county government to ensure the process of sharing the trading spaces is done devoid of such ugly scenes.
Hundreds of traders from Garissa lodge, Nyamlori market and Apindi Street have been thronging the market to seek spaces as the deadline for relocation draws near.
