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February 12, 2026
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Police maintain shoot to kill order as stakeholders begin reviving Malindi against Crime

Police maintain shoot to kill order as stakeholders begin reviving Malindi against Crime

Police in Kilifi County have announced they would use their firearms to eliminate criminal gangs who are terrorising residents and tourists in the County so as to bring sanity...

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Police in Kilifi County have declared a "shoot to kill" order against criminal gangs terrorizing residents and tourists, with County Police Commander Reginald Omaria stating that all other options have been exhausted. This move comes as stakeholders begin efforts to revive the Malindi Against Crime initiative to improve security.

  • Kilifi County Police Commander Reginald Omaria announced police will use firearms against armed criminals.
  • The Malindi Member of Parliament Amina Mnyazi supports the order and pledges two Probox vehicles and one double cabin vehicle from Governor Gideon Mung’aro for security.
  • The Chairperson of Progress Welfare Association of Malindi (PWAM) Kate Mwikali urged for pangas to be categorized as dangerous weapons and for hardware owners to record buyer details.

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