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High alert as gangs offering free rides steal from women

Nyeri Central Sub County commander Paul Kuria. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Police are investigating kidnappings and robberies targeting women in parts of Central Kenya. A suspected criminal gang of four has been luring their victims into a six-seater mini-van then ferry them to unknown places.

The mini-van is a common mode of transport across the region used to ferry passengers for short distances between towns and local estates.

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