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February 8, 2026
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‘You will dig graves’: Police commander orders lethal force against dreaded ‘panga boys’ gang

‘You will dig graves’: Police commander orders lethal force against dreaded ‘panga boys’ gang

Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno warns criminals linked to the “Panga Boys” gang, authorises officers to use firearms in operations targeting violent robberies in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties...

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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.

  • Commander Nuno stated that those involved in crime have two options: "desist and reform, or move out of the entire Coast region."
  • The enhanced measures target gangs using machetes and crude weapons in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties.
  • The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed arrests in incidents, including two suspects in Mombasa and three suspects in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, recovering weapons and stolen items like 49 mobile phones.

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