KISUMU, Kenya Jul 13 – Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o and County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan Mwabudzo have vowed to intensify a security crackdown following Sunday’s deadly violence at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani that left two people dead and another injured.

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Addressing a joint press briefing alongside senior police and security officials on Monday, the leaders described the incident as the work of organised criminal groups rather than an isolated act of indiscipline.

Nyong’o said authorities would pursue everyone involved in planning, financing and executing the violence, warning that no individual would be shielded from prosecution.

“What occurred in Milimani was organised criminal conduct, and it will be investigated and prosecuted accordingly,” the governor said.

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He revealed that eight suspects had already been arrested and were expected to be arraigned in court as investigations continue.

Authorities are also analysing videos and other digital evidence circulating on social media to identify additional suspects linked to the violence.

“There will be no sanctuary in Kisumu County. Those responsible will be identified, arrested, prosecuted and held fully accountable under the law,” Nyong’o added.

Mwabudzo said security agencies had intensified operations across Kisumu over the past two weeks, leading to the arrest of more than 200 suspects over various criminal offences.

He said the crackdown would continue until criminal gangs operating in the county are dismantled.

“The operation will continue for as long as we feel it is necessary to do so,” he said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya