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Embakasi man in custody for 'attempting to kill his mother over cigarettes'

Man holding a burning cigarette. (Courtesy)

A 33-year-old man who is accused of threatening to stab his mother for allegedly not giving him money for cigarettes will remain in custody pending a pre-bail report.

Samwel Maina Ngige appeared before Makadara Principal Magistrate Erick Mutunga where he was charged with threatening to kill and resisting arrest.

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