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Gunmen kill at least 48 people in Mpeketoni, Lamu

Mpeketoni residents after town attack on Sunday night, 34 people confirmed dead. (PHOTO: Courtesy)

LAMU, KENYA: Police have confirmed at least 48 people dead in Mpeketoni, Lamu County following an attack by gunmen last night and warned the toll could rise.

Other witnesses say there are more than 30 people who died in the attack by gunmen believed to be Al-shabaab from Somalia.

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