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Armed gangs robbing, killing families in Butere sets residents on high alert

The slanting rays of the setting sun gave a warm orange tinge to the sky. Shadows slipped up the rocks as though the world was drowning in darkness.

At Sabatia market in Butere constituency, most businesses were closing down after the hustle and bustle of the day and it was time for traders to go home and reunite with the rest of the family for dinner, then retire to bed.

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