Mombasa business owner arrested after shooting at protesters
Police arrest a business owner who shot at protesters while protecting his business in Mombasa
Police arrest a business owner who shot at protesters while protecting his business in Mombasa.
A business owner in Mombasa who reportedly fired a protesters at Ganjoni area during the ongoing anti-government demonstrations has been arrested.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, said the Qaffee Point Hotel owner shot and injured two people at around 1.30 pm.
The DCI noted that the civilian firearm holder was then disarmed and is presently being held in lawful custody.
Following the shooting incident, two people who sustained severe injuries were rushed to the hospital for specialised medical attention.
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“The reported two persons who suffered injuries are receiving medical aid, and we pray that they will recuperate fast,” read the statement.
“The DCI thanks members of the public who acted fast to assist the injured to hospital, and at the same time appeals to Mombasa people to be calm on this case as necessary legal action is being taken.”
The shooting incident triggered rage from several locals who resorted to vandalizing parked vehicles as a form of protest against the development.
Some of the protestors who were chanting anti-government slogans later retreated to assist the injured by taking them to the hospital.
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