The National Police Service (NPS) has recovered four illegal firearms in Baringo County through security operations, intensifying efforts in the ongoing disarmament campaign against banditry and insecurity in the region.

The Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has authorized police officers to use firearms against armed criminal suspects in Mombasa County due to a surge in violent gang activity. This directive comes amidst intensifying operations targeting gangs like 'panga boys' and follows several high-profile violent incidents.

Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has authorized the use of lethal force against the notorious "Panga Boys" gang, responsible for a surge of violent robberies across the region. He warned criminals to abandon crime or leave the Coast region, emphasizing that officers will use firearms when legally justified.