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Garissa taxi driver shot dead by police while visiting friends in cell, sparking protests
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Adan Mohamed Hassan, a 29-year-old taxi driver, was reportedly shot and killed by a police officer in Garissa on Tuesday, April 21, while visiting friends who had been arrested. According to a friend of the deceased, Ali Hassan, Adan was called to the scene to assist his friends, who were linked to a sugar scandal. Upon arrival, a police officer identified as Charlo allegedly shot Adan in the head at close range. The incident has led to protests in Garissa, with residents demanding justice. Protesters removed Adan's body from the mortuary and took it to the cell where the shooting allegedly occurred. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Garissa county deputy commander of police, John Matasi, confirmed that investigations are underway and that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority IPOA is involved. Matasi stated that officers were on patrol when the incident happened and pledged cooperation with IPOA, emphasizing that there would be no cover-up.
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