A gang that has been breaking into churches and stealing valuables in Kabete, Kiambu county, on Monday set one church ablaze. Ten thugs attacked the Blood of Christ Ministries Church in Wangige town at 11pm and stole and destroyed property worth Sh1 million. Witness Isaac Kimani said the gang attacked the church guard Bernard Olang’o and tied him with a rope to prevent him from raising the alarm. Kabete Pastors Welfare chairman Walter Ng’ang’a said they suspect the thugs were part of the gang that has been breaking into churches and stealing valuables. Mgute said last month they held a security meeting with church leaders and urged each church to hire a guard, who will work with security officers to beef up security.

Source: The Star November 17, 2016 00:25 UTC