Nairobi Police Boss Japheth Koome. [Photo/capitalfm.co.ke]
In the wake of a surge in muggings in the Central Business District (CBD) the police have issued a stern warning to the youths involved in the illegal activity.Nairobi Police boss Japheth Koome has warned that law enforcement officers may be forced to use lethal force on some of these gangsters.''I am afraid that we may have to lose the lives of some of these gangsters because if you have someone who is armed out there, then action will have to be taken.'' Mr. Koome said.He was speaking in Nairobi yesterday during a press briefing.This comes amid public outcry over the presence of gangs in the city.He revealed that the police would work closely with the County Government of Nairobi to help curb the mugging menace.