Police in Likoni, Mombasa County, have launched investigations after a gang of armed youths staged a night attack on residents of Timbwani and Maulana areas, leaving several people nursing injuries and property stolen.
According to witnesses, the gang of about 20 young men, armed with crude weapons, struck at about 2.00am, breaking into homes and demanding money and valuables from tenants.
The attackers are said to have moved through several estates, including Mzungu Mchafu, Kwa Ndoro, and Swabrina, before escaping towards the ocean after police arrived at the scene.
One of the victims, Ms Getrude Ngala, recounted how the thugs broke into her house as she slept.
“They were shouting and ordering us to give them money. They took my phone and some cash before running away,” she said.
A man who sustained serious injuries during the attack is receiving treatment at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH)) in Mombasa.
Regional Police Staffing Officer Daniel Chacha who visited the scene said police had intensified operations in the area to curb rising insecurity and bring the attackers to justice.
“We will not allow this to continue. There is a lot we are doing to pursue the perpetrators,” he said.
He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by providing information that could help arrest the suspects.
Police have recovered part of the stolen items and assured residents that patrols will be increased in crime-prone areas as investigations continue.
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