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Gangs take over Nairobi leaving trails of fear and death

Police crack down on suspected Mungiki adherents in Mathare in a past operation. Many residents in Nairobi estates are at the mercy of illegal gangs. [File, Standard]

Bishop Josphat Njoroge Gitau has decided to acquire a gun after he received a warning to desist from persuading youth to abandon the Gaza gang. The caution allegedly came few weeks ago from gang members who warned him of unspecified consequences if he continued interfering with their affairs.

The bishop reported the matter at the Kayole Police Station and has applied for a firearm certificate. Gaza is active in parts of Kayole and Njiru where it started two years ago.

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