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Africa News of Friday, 17 January 2020

Source: bbc.com

Kenyan MP arrested after nightclub shooting

Member of parliament, Babu Owino Member of parliament, Babu Owino

Police in Kenya say they have arrested a member of parliament, Babu Owino, in connection with the shooting of a DJ at a nightclub in the capital, Nairobi.

Footage appearing to show the incident has been widely shared on social media.

In a statement on his Facebook page, Mr Owino said there was an exchange of gunfire while he was surrounded by a large group of aggressive individuals.

He is a well-known opposition MP, representing the Orange Democratic Movement.

The DJ's condition is not clear.