6 suspected ‘panga boys’ gang members arrested in Coast security crackdown

DCI arrests six suspected ‘panga boys’ gang members in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale, recovering weapons and narcotics in Coast security crackdown...

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Six individuals suspected to be members of violent criminal gangs, commonly known as “panga boys,” have been arrested in a coordinated security operation across Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties in Kenya’s Coast region.

The crackdown by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) targeted gangs linked to recent violent attacks and criminal activity.
The arrested suspects include Nicholas Mumba Chisiwa, Haniff Iqbal Sharbaz, Salim Mafuko Hamis, Ali Musa Mwachimwandi, Sadik Hamis Mwanzembe, and Samuel Gitonga.
Detectives recovered both crude weapons and narcotic substances, indicating involvement in violent activities and drug-related crimes.

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