What residents of Butonge area are describing is no longer a series of isolated incidents—it is a pattern of fear, silence, and unchecked danger that has turned an ordinary neighbourhood into a nightly risk zone.
Night of Chaos and Fear
Last night’s events were a grim reminder of how unsafe the area has become. Residents recount loud chaos along the road, shouting, running footsteps, and prolonged disturbances that went on late into the night. The noise was so intense that people stayed indoors, afraid to step out or intervene.
The most disturbing part, residents say, is not just the violence—but the absence of help.
In Butonge today, someone can be attacked, beaten, or robbed without a single neighbour stepping in, not out of indifference, but out of fear.
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“People are scared. If you try to help, you could be the next victim,” one resident said.
Disturbing Allegations Involving Liquor and Robbery
Equally alarming are reports involving a young woman from the same area, who has allegedly been boasting to some residents that she targets intoxicated people, especially those who leave a nearby liquor outlet late at night.
According to residents, she allegedly robs drunk patrons, taking advantage of their impaired state. Even more troubling are claims that this behaviour is linked to or enabled by the liquor store owner, who is said to encourage excessive drinking without regard for patrons’ safety.
Residents allege that vulnerable customers—especially young women—are deliberately overserved alcohol, leaving them defenseless once they step outside.
Victim in Severe Pain, Phone Stolen
As of today, one young woman is reportedly in severe physical pain after being attacked under such circumstances. She claims she was given excessive alcohol, became heavily intoxicated, and was later beaten and robbed of her phone.
Those accused of carrying out the attack are described by locals as marijuana smokers and heavy drinkers, known in the area for violent behaviour. Witnesses say that when these individuals assault someone, no one dares intervene.
“They are terrifying. When they beat someone, people just watch from a distance or lock their doors,” a neighbour said.
The victim’s condition has sparked fresh anger and anxiety among residents, many of whom fear that the next victim could be anyone.
A Community Held Hostage by Fear
Residents say the Butonge area has slowly transformed into a place where:
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Criminals act openly
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Victims suffer in silence
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Witnesses are too frightened to speak
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Alcohol-fueled violence is normalized
The liquor outlet at the centre of the allegations is now being described as a major contributor to insecurity, drawing dangerous elements into the area and enabling criminal behaviour through reckless alcohol sales.
Residents Demand Government Action
The community is now making a clear and urgent appeal to authorities:
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Investigate the liquor outlet and its operations
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Examine allegations of collusion or negligence by the owner
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Enforce alcohol licensing laws and operating hours
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Increase police patrols and community policing
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Protect victims and encourage safe reporting
“This liquor store is destroying our area,” one resident said. “If the government does not act, more people will be hurt—or killed.”
A Call That Cannot Be Ignored
What is happening in Butonge is not just a neighbourhood issue—it is a public safety crisis. When fear silences an entire community, criminals thrive and victims are left alone to suffer.
Residents are not asking for miracles. They are asking for basic protection, accountability, and enforcement of the law.
If these warnings are ignored, many fear it is only a matter of time before Butonge records a death that could have been prevented.
The government must act—before the next scream in the night is one too many.