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Silent killer that surrounds us, but gets no attention

In December 2018, Moses Musimbi, 52, made frantic calls to his neighbours to come and save him. He was hiding from his 24-year-old son who was holding a knife, threatening to kill the whole family.

The days preceding the event had been marked by intense prayer and trips to the police station. His son had been provoked by a neighbour into a fight, leading to serious injuries. He had been an ‘erratic child’ who always got into trouble.

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