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Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 14, 2026
3w ago
Police Boss Dismisses Claims of Shoot to Kill Order on Gangs
His clarification comes amid heightened public debate over police conduct and the use of force, with human rights groups calling for strict adherence to the law...
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Coast Region Police Commander Ali Nuno has refuted claims that he issued a ‘shoot to kill’ order against "Panga Boys" criminal gangs in Mombasa, calling the allegations false and misleading propaganda. He clarified that police officers are only authorized to use proportionate force, including firearms, when there is an imminent threat to life.
- Ali Nuno, Coast Region Police Commander, denied issuing a "shoot to kill" order on Friday, February 13, at a Mombasa mosque.
- The commander stated he advised officers to use "necessary and reasonable force" in line with Kenyan law.
- The clarification follows a viral video from February 7, where Nuno allegedly directed officers to gun down criminals attacking residents, specifically targeting "Panga Boys" and other juvenile gangs in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties.
- Human rights organizations criticized the alleged order as unconstitutional, citing violations of the right to life and fair trial.
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