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Kenyan lawmaker arrested after nightclub shooting

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Crime scene tape at Galana Plaza where B Club is located./ Photo by Nation Media Group

Reports from Kenyan police 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 was rushed to the hospital but his condition is not clear.

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