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Police officer killed in Rarieda, firearm stolen

The police lost his pistol after it was allegedly snatched from him.[Silas Otieno, Standard]

A police officer was on Wednesday stoned to death in Rarieda Sub-County during an operation to recover suspected illicit liquor.

Inspector Simon Mwangi Kariuki and another officer were attacked by villagers after they reportedly arrested a suspected illicit brew dealer in the area.

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