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Fake cops, real horror: Gang wreaks havoc in Kakamega as insecurity bites

Matungu residents rush to welcome then Interior CS Matiang'i who landed in a police chopper at Bulimbo Grounds [File/Standard]

A chilling wave of insecurity has gripped Kakamega County, as a ruthless gang impersonating police officers terrorises traders and residents. Operating under the guise of law enforcement, the criminals strike fear in their victims, leaving behind a trail of violence and unanswered questions.

The gang, reportedly calling itself the Nairobi Flying Squad Unit, has been moving across the county, targeting locals and business owners.

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