Coast police given green light to justifiably use firearms against machete-wielding gangs

The Coast Regional Police Commander (RPC), Ali Nuno, has directed officers to justifiably use firearms against machete-wielding criminals who have been terrorising residents of Mombasa and Kilifi counties...

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The Coast Regional Police Commander, Ali Nuno, has authorized police officers to use firearms against machete-wielding gangs terrorizing residents in Mombasa and Kilifi counties. This directive comes after a resurgence of violent gang activities captured on CCTV.

Two individuals were fatally injured in Likoni during previous anti-gang operations.
Ali Nuno, the Coast Regional Police Commander, issued the directive.
The gangs have been captured on CCTV cameras robbing and injuring the public.