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Return of killer police squads echoes Kenya's dark past

Dancan Kyalo (centre), brother to Justus Mutumwa, addresses the media outside City Mortuary, Nairobi yesterday. He is  flanked by LSK President Faith Odhiambo (left) and Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo (right).[Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Unlike previous abductions that targeted online critics of the government, none of the Mlolongo Four had a prominent online presence. These four individuals, who reportedly knew one another, were abducted on the same day. Tragically, two of them have since been found lifeless, their mutilated bodies lying on slabs at the Nairobi Funeral Home.

The families of the remaining victims, yet to be found, continue to grope in the dark, enduring daily heartache and battling the gnawing fear that each passing day without word might spell the worst.

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