Police ban night street weddings in Mombasa
Mombasa County police commander Johnston Ipara. On Monday, May 28, 2018 he said two teams of detectives have been dispatched to search for the teen abducted by unknown men. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Police order all weddings to be conducted at social halls up to 11pm.
- Deputy county commissioner's office to issue wedding permits.
- Police have identified two of the criminal gangs that have been taking advantage of night weddings.
Police in Mombasa have banned night street weddings in the county citing security concerns.
Mombasa County Police Commander Johnston Ipara said all weddings must be conducted in social halls.
Speaking to journalists at the Central Police Station, Mr Ipara warned those who contravene the ban will be arrested.
“All weddings shall be conducted in social halls. The time for a wedding should be up to 11pm,” said Mr Ipara.
The police chief said wedding permits would be issued by the office of the deputy county commissioner.
“Anyone who does not have the capacity to provide security will not be granted a permit,” said Mr Ipara.
Police said criminal gangs, mostly young men, have been targeting women who attend night weddings for their jewellery and other valuables.
Mr Ipara said two gangs from Kibokoni in Old Town and another from Majengo have been identified and are being pursued.
