Murder rate shoots up

     With one week into the new year, the police are grappling with a string of  murders across the country.

     The cops were kept busy last night as at least seven murders were recorded, including two double killings.

     Figures obtained by RJR News show that the country has so far recorded 25 murders since January 1.

     Last year, the country recorded nearly 12-hundred murders.

     The Police High Command has stepped up its anti-crime initiative "Operation Resilience" to target criminal gangs across the country and curb major crimes.