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Director of Public Prosecutions opposes bail for Lamu massacre suspect

Lamu, Kenya: The Director of Public Prosecutions has opposed the release on bail of a man accused of mass murder in Lamu County, arguing this will enable the suspect to embark on a fresh slaughter in Mpeketoni.

Mahadi Swaleh Mahadi alias Jesus has been accused of killing 60 people in Mpeketoni on June 15 and 16 during a bloody violence for which Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility.

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