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[Published: Tuesday April 21 2009]

Vigilantes and outlawed sect clash killing 24

 

Nairobi, 21 April-(ANA)-At least 24 people have been stoned or hacked to death in central Kenya during overnight fighting between vigilante groups and an outlawed criminal sect.

The clashes in Karatina began when the vigilante groups armed with machetes, axes and clubs set upon members of the feared Mungiki gang, which extorts money from homeowners, taxi operators and businesspeople in many Kenyan towns.

 

Gang members later regrouped and fought back but most of the dead were alleged Mungiki members.

"So far, investigators have confirmed that 24 people have been killed and three people have been injured," police said.(ANA)

FA/ANA/21 April 2009---

 


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