Kenya: 8 Hardcore Criminals Escape From Thika Police Cells

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Kenya: 8 Hardcore Criminals Escape From Thika Police Cells

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight robbery with violence suspects are on the run after they escaped from Thika police cells on Wednesday.

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