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February 6, 2026
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4 arrested in crackdown on 'Panga Boys' gang in Kwale

4 arrested in crackdown on 'Panga Boys' gang in Kwale

The Panga Boys were tracked down and apprehended at a hideout in Mbuwani Village after a robbery with violence incident reported on the night of January 22, 2026...

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Police in Kwale County have arrested four suspected members of the notorious “Panga Boys” gang following a violent robbery on January 22, 2026. The arrests come amid growing concerns over a wave of violent robberies targeting the Coast region of Kenya.

  • Four pangas and six mobile phones were recovered from the suspects’ hideout in Mbuwani Village, Kwale County.
  • The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the arrests, stating investigations are ongoing ahead of their court appearance.
  • Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, also known as Moha Jicho Pevu, called for heightened security operations in Mombasa and Kilifi in response to the alarming rise in gang attacks.

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