The scuffle led to the arrest of several opposition politicians including Jawar Mohammed, an OMN figurehead, and opposition politician Bekele Gerba, who were both charged with instigating the mayhem.
Mgongano huo ulipelekea kukamatwa kwa baadhi ya viongozi wa upinzani akiwepo Jawar Mohammed ambaye ni kiongozi wa  OMN  na pia kiongozi wa upinzani Bekele Gerba ambapo walishtakiwa kwa kuchochea vurugu.