Fears as gangs invade land owned by widows

Mama Zainab Mohammed Khator (seated), one of the land owners in Kanamai Majengo village in Kilifi County, speaking to the media yesterday. [Gideon Maundu, Standard]

Land invasion and irregular occupation by knife-wielding gangs has hit parts of Kilifi putting landowners and security agents in dilemma.

Kilifi South Police Commander Esau Ochorokodi said the gangs were targeting parcels owned by the elderly and widows some who have been forced to flee from their homes.