Three people sustained gunshot wounds while scores of others suffered injuries during a youth sensitisation meeting attended by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir on Friday, August 21.
The incident occurred at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe after a confrontation involving the governor’s security team and youths at the meeting.
Dispute Erupts at Stadium
Mombasa County Police Commander Stella Cherono said tensions rose after some youths began chanting a “one-term” slogan directed at the governor.
She said the situation turned violent as the governor addressed members of the Stawisha Fund team.
“Most of them are police officers; they should follow the law. We will trace them and get them,” Cherono said, referring to the officers involved.
Witness Details Shooting
Witness Said Kimbo said some youths moved towards the governor after seeking an opportunity to speak to him.
According to Kimbo, the governor’s bodyguards pushed the youths back before one guard drew his firearm.
Kimbo said the guard fired as he tried to protect a colleague, hitting the man in the leg.
“The bodyguard would have shot him in the chest if I had not pulled my colleague down,” Kimbo said.
Injured Taken to Hospital
People at the scene rushed the injured to Mikindani Clinic before transferring them to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital for further treatment.
Police said they would investigate the shooting and identify those responsible for the violence.
The incident comes days after political unrest in Homa Bay left at least four people dead and dozens injured during a Linda Mwananchi rally.
The Mombasa governor had not publicly commented on the shooting by the time of publication.
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