A police officer reportedly lost his fingers after a tear gas canister exploded in his hands.
According to local news platforms, it happened during protests in the CBD in Nairobi, Kenya. It was gathered that some people were protesting against the Finance Bill. The demonstration turned chaotic, with the police using water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protesters.
However, a police officer lost his finger when a tear gas canister exploded in his hand. This news has caused a strong reaction on social media. While some netizens sympathized with him, others criticized the police officer for using tear gas in a peaceful protest.