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Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias

Ismael Wawire showing a photo of Roselyda Akinyi who was killed by unknown assailants after withdrawing money from one of the bank. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

On Thursday, Roselyda Akinyi, a teacher and businesswoman, left her home in Khaunga Village for Mumias town in Kakamega County to withdraw money for her two M-Pesa businesses.

The mother of four left customers waiting at her shop, promising to return shortly after visiting the Co-operative Bank branch in Mumias to collect funds.

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