Eight killed as police battle criminal gangs in western region

Kakamega where insecurity is on rise. [File, Standard]

Fear has gripped parts of the western region following a resurgence of criminal gangs terrorising residents at night and in broad daylight even as police intensify security operations.

At least two locals have been killed by the gangs in the last week. Six suspected members of the gangs have also been lynched by members of the public in the same period.