Likoni Residents Report Machete Gang Attacks
Residents of Likoni in Mombasa say a machete-armed gang injured more than six people; police are reportedly investigating. Not yet confirmed. The post Likoni Residents Report Machete Gang Attacks appeared first on The Rio Times .
Resident reports have surfaced of violent machete attacks on individuals in Likoni, a coastal Mombasa district. Over six people were injured in the assaults, which have not been independently verified. The perpetrators are identified as the Panga Boys, a gang of machete-wielding criminals. Police have initiated investigations but no arrests have been made yet.
Victims and their relatives have criticized the police for not addressing the issue. In February 2026, the Coast police commander stated that officers would not hesitate to use firearms against armed gangs in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties. The Panga Boys are a name used in Kenyan reports for gangs possessing machetes, which translates to "panga" in Swahili. Coast police have been pursuing gang members.
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