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Originally published by Nation CountiesMay 16, 2026
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Two arrested, mosque closed after man was stabbed, killed during prayers
Police intensify patrols after mosque murder in Lamu...
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Lamu East authorities have arrested two suspects and indefinitely closed the Faza Jamia Mosque following the stabbing death of a Muslim leader, Khalid Maka, 33, during midday prayers on Thursday.
- The incident occurred during a confrontation inside the mosque, leading to Maka being fatally stabbed.
- The arrested suspects are reportedly religious leaders involved in a dispute over the mosque's management.
- Authorities closed the mosque due to ongoing controversies since 2019 and intensified patrols in the area.
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