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Kenyan policeman loses forearms in teargas canister blow up

Kenyan policeman loses forearms in teargas canister blow up
Inspector David Maina lost both hands after a teargas canister detonated in his hands.

NAIROBI, Kenya – A Kenyan police officer, Inspector David Maina accidentally blew up his hands during a protest in Nairobi last week.

The police officer attached to the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), was facing off with protesters in the Nairobi city centre on Tuesday, June 18, when he blew up his hands with the explosive.

It was gathered that some people were protesting against the finance bill.

During the face-off, police used water cannons and teargas to disperse the protesters.

Sadly, Inspector David Maina lost both hands after a teargas canister detonated in his hands.

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He is currently admitted to Nairobi West Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment after losing his hands.

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