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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46718, member: 636"] Police arrested 25 people after violent protests damaged government buildings across Kikuyu town on Wednesday. The suspects face charges related to riots that destroyed the local law courts and county offices. Officers also recovered stolen items from government planning offices during their investigation. A magistrate granted police two weeks to question the arrested individuals. The protests began as peaceful demonstrations but turned destructive. Rioters burned government vehicles and attacked public buildings during the unrest. The violence spread to at least 24 counties nationwide as protesters commemorated last year's demonstrations. Amnesty International reports that 16 people died during the protests. Government officials say 10 people lost their lives. Interior Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen continues investigating the full damage from the riots. Protesters destroyed 27 government vehicles and 65 private cars during the chaos. Many vehicles burned at police stations and government compounds throughout the affected areas. A school bus was among the private vehicles damaged during the violence. Police stations became targets as the peaceful protests turned into destructive riots. Officers worked to restore order after the widespread destruction. Authorities stress that peaceful assembly remains a constitutional right for all citizens. Police warn that violent behavior and property destruction will face legal consequences. The National Police Service asks people to protest without causing damage or harm. Officials promise to hold accountable those who committed crimes during the demonstrations. Government leaders work to balance public safety with constitutional freedoms. [/QUOTE]

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