CRIME STATS: Murder drops 5.9%, but political killings spike ahead of local government elections
The latest police crime statistics show an overall 2.3% drop in contact crimes and a sharp decline in robberies.
However, persistent gang violence, recent political assassinations and organised crime continue to pose security threats nationwide.
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