“Information coming from the Coast Guard is that the youths attacked them and tried to burn their boat, and in the process one of them was shot dead,” he said.
Kisilu said Coast Guard officers involved in the violence would record statements.
“We have been forced to get more anti-riot officers to deal with the youths who burnt a bus and have now moved from the main road into the estate,” he said.
MCA Virginia Wamaitha condemned the killing, saying the officer responsible should be held accountable.
The Hells Gate MCA admitted that due to flower farm and other job losses, many youths have invaded the lake as illegal foot fishermen, casting nets from the shore.
The Coast Guard's mandate is to end illegal fishing, seize illegal equipment like small-mesh nets, stop unsafe vessels and apprehend smugglers.
“We are keen to have sustainable fishing in the lake by addressing illegal fishing but we should not use excessive force against suspects," she said.
The death comes barely a week after another youth fishing illegally drowned in Kasarani area as he fled the Coast Guard.
David Kilo from the Lake Naivasha Boat Owners Association said the body was found two days after he fled.
“The deceased was in a group of other foot fishermen when they ran away after spotting the Coast Guard," he said. The body was recovered on Monday.
(Edited by V. Graham)
