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Midnight attack leaves five dead in Lamu West, police say

By Jane Mugambi | Jun. 25, 2023
Police have launched a manhunt for criminals who attacked Salama village in Lamu West on Sunday at midnight, killing five people. [Standard, file]

Five people were killed on Sunday in Salama village, Lamu West, after unknown assailants attacked their homes.

According to Lamu West Sub-county Commander Harrison Njuguna, the incident happened at 1:00 am on Sunday, June 25.

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