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KNCHR condemns Coast police boss over unconstitutional kill order

KNCHR  chairperson Claris Ogangah

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned a controversial directive by Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno authorising officers to shoot suspected gang members, terming it unconstitutional and a threat to the rule of law.

Nuno issued the order on February 7, telling  officers to use lethal force against machete-wielding gangs known as the Panga Boys who have terrorised residents in Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties.

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