One person arrested after police raid FGM syndicate in Tana River

Police in Bangale Sub-County IN Tana River, have busted a female genital mutilation sydndicate, and recovered surgical tools believed to have been used in performing the Practice. The tools were recovered from a hideout in Mororo village, where police say seven girls who had already undergone the procedure, alongside some perpetrators, escaped during the raid. Police have launched a manhunt and are pursuing crucial leads. Speaking during a meeting with senior police officers in Madogo, the Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno urged child rights defenders to intensify efforts to protect young girls against FGM, particularly during the long holidays, when they are more vulnerable to the practice. One suspect has been arrected in connection to the incident.