Police in Kisumu have launched manhunt for a suspect accused of manufacturing homemade guns to criminals in the area.

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Speaking at his office Kisumu, area police commander Christopher Mshimba said they have recovered about ten homemade guns within a short period of four months.

Police recently recovered a homemade pistol with four bullets from a suspected criminal who was shot dead by police.

Mr Mshimba said they were informed about another suspect who is selling guns in the area and have launched investigations.

The officer called for continued cooperation between the public and the police as a way to curb crime in the area.