Seven people have been admitted within different facilities in Sondu, Kisumu county, with gunshot and arrow wounds, Kisumu Deputy Govenor Mathew Owili has said.
Addressing the press on Wednesday, Owili said four people are admitted at the Sondu sub-county hospital while three others are at Nyabondo Mission Hospital with bullet wounds.
"I have called the Regional commissioner, County commander and sub-county police commander from Nyakach who is on the ground to try and salvage the situation and ensure people's lives are protected."
Owili asked security officers in Kisumu not to take sides when quelling confrontations in the county.
The DG noted that the area MCA is also on the ground to assess the situation.
Area MCA Lumumba Owada said those admitted had gunshot wounds and arrow wounds.
"This is something that is planned and something should be done about it."
Owada claimed they have six spent cartridges, a bow and an arrow that they recovered from the area.
He questioned why the police were using live bullets on the people who were protesting peacefully.
At the same time, he raised concerns about the identity of the people who were using arrows.
"We know that the police don't use arrows and when our people have sustained arrows wounds we are left wondering and having lots of questions."
One of the victims admitted to the hospital had an arrow stuck in his mouth.
He called upon the police to come to the defence of the people and ensure law and order prevail.