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Attack on Likoni police station stunned nation, emboldened raiders

By BY BEATRICE WAMUYU | Nov. 13, 2013

BY BEATRICE WAMUYU

MOMBASA: An attack on a police station in Likoni on the night of August 13, 1997 was one of the most audacious acts of violence and disrespect for law witnessed in Kenya.

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