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Coast RC intensifies war on gambling machines in Likoni sub county

Coast RC John Elungata PHOTO (FILE)
By Our Reporter 

Coast Region Coordinator John Elungata has led Likoni sub county local administrators in burning 16 gambling machines.

The RC says the security apparatus will not relent in the war against the illegal machines.

“We shall not sit down and wait. These machines are illegal the government has declared these machines illegal” he said

Addressing the media in Mombasa on Tuesday Elung’ata said the machines were confiscated in nearby areas during a security operation within the sub county.

He says the machines had been hidden in a local store in the area.

The RC issued a stern warning to locals still engaging in the illegal trade.

“This is an illegal trade. Our youths should engage in legal trade and not this. I want the citizens to report any people still involving in this kind of trade” he noted

The RC further urged locals to report any illegal dealers to the relevant authorities.

He called on local administrators within the sub county to lead the way in curbing the trade.

‘I want to tell all chiefs and the police to burn all the machines they seize from the public. The locals should also be patriotic and report any people still doing the business” the RC pointed out

He urged local administrators within the region to burn any remnants of the machines.
Mr Elung’ata further insisted that the operation will go on as long as the machines are still in the hands of the public.

At the same time Mombasa County Commissioner Evans Achoki said the government will continue with the operation to the later.

He says all the gambling sites within the county will be identified and wiped out.
“We have to go on with this fight. The government will not sit back” he said

He called on locals to abide by the law adding that no stone will be left unturned.

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