Kenya bans night weddings in Mombasa for security reasons


Authorities in Kenya's coastal region of Mombasa have banned night weddings for security reasons. 

The country's Commissioner, Maalim Mohammed, says the move is to protect residents against attacks from knife- wielding gangs which have been terrorising locals. 

Organised gangs have been a problem in Mombasa lately, with some residential areas reporting brazen daylight robberies.  

Police have been carrying out security operations and several suspected gangsters have been shot dead. 

The coastal people usually hold wedding ceremonies that go on for as long as five days, which include night parties.

SOURCE: BBC