Kenya: Coast Police Boss Authorises Use of Firearms Against Armed Criminals Amid Rising Gang Crime in Mombasa

The Coast Regional Police Commander has issued a directive authorising officers to use firearms against armed criminal suspects during security operations, citing a rise in violent crime across Mombasa County.

Speaking to the media in Mombasa, Nuno said police would apply the full force of the law against criminals, particularly those armed with machetes. He further gave them 2 options to surrender or vacate the coastal region 

 “I am telling the thieves that the moment I find you…