Three injured after shots fired at Governor Nassir function in Mombasa

Three people were injured after bodyguards attached to Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir allegedly opened fire during a public function at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe, Mombasa County, on Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred during a public forum for the Mombasa County Revolving Fund’s “Biashara Mtaani” initiative, targeting residents of Changamwe and Jomvu sub-counties.

Mombasa County Police Commander Stella Cherono said police were investigating the incident and urged all those with information to record statements.

“We are investigating a case where three people were shot and injured at Bomu Stadium. We are asking all interested parties to record statements as investigations continue,” Ms Cherono said.

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She said the three youths sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to a nearby health facility, before some were referred to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital for further treatment.

According to witnesses, a group of youths moved towards the governor while chanting Wantam (a corruption of ‘One Term’), prompting his security detail to intervene and fire several shots.

An official who attended the function said police officers collected several spent cartridges from the scene.