Progress so far in the kidnap of the Italian social worker in Malindi

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Terror is a crime that should be punishable by God. This is because the blackness of some crimes cannot be comprehended by fellow humans.Sometimes the damage terrorists cause is of the magnitude of natural disasters.

Even so the police are determined to tackle the cold blooded act here in Kenya for the latest incident.Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet says police have arrested three more suspects over the abduction of an Italian social worker at Chakama village in Malindi, Kilifi County on Tuesday night.

This brings the number of those detained so far to twenty, even as a multi-agency team tries to find 23-year-old Silvia Constanca Romano.

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“We have 17 people in custody. We have further arrested three other persons whom we consider as persons of interest to this investigation,” Inspector General Joseph Boinett told reporters on Friday.

“They have given us very valuable information which has gone to assist the ongoing operation to trace and rescue the lady who was abducted by unknown persons,” he added.

According to IG Boinnet, the gang that was armed with AK 47 rifles attacked Chakama Trading Centre at around 8pm. The attackers shot indiscriminately at residents including children during the incident.

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“Neither the reasons for the attack nor the identity of the attackers have been established. Meanwhile, we appeal to members of the public in the area to report promptly to the nearest Police Officer or Police Station should they sight the criminals with the abducted lady,” police said.

The Italian woman who was kidnapped is said to have been working as a volunteer at Africa Milele Onlus, an non-profit organisation in the area.

A spot check on the website indicates that the organisation was set up for “reception, support and education of all those children marginalized by society, because they are orphans.”

The location of its headquarters is listed as Fano Town in Italy.

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Those injured were identified as Samini Garama Dadu (23yrs), Ibrahim Said (16yrs), Elias Mwaringa Kathua (12yrs), Mohamed Kalume Konde (10yrs), Mang Katana Jeffa (20yrs).

The three children: Ibrahim, Elias and Mohamed, sustained gunshot wounds on the left knee, left thigh and left eye respectively but their conditions are reported as stable.

Police are considering motives, including robbery, but some fear Romano could be smuggled north towards the Somalia border, where other abductees have been taken in the past.

“We have significant measure of optimism that we should be able to find the lady within the shortest time possible,” said Boinett, discussing Romano’s case.

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