By MOHAMED AHMEDMore by this AuthorInterior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has suspended issuing of licences to firearm dealers in the country. Dr Matiang'i on Wednesday said the suspension follows the crackdown on illegal firearm dealers and holders that started last year. We shall continue to mop up all the illegal operators and those who own firearms illegally," said Dr Matiang'i. He said in the operation launched last year, the government has managed to destroy, 8628 illegal firearms and 370,000 ammunitions. At least 4,000 civilian firearm holders were declared armed and dangerous following the expiry of the ultimatum.

Source: Daily Nation January 15, 2020 11:37 UTC