2 killed in ambush attack by gunmen on vehicle

The scene where two staff members of Technical University of Mombasa were shot dead by unknown gunmen on October 10, 2017. PHOTO | FREDRICK FADHILI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Two staff of Technical University of Mombasa, Mabokoni Campus shot dead by gunmen in ambush on a vehicle that they were riding in.

The attack happened on Tuesday at around 8.15am.

Mabokoni Campus director Hood Anwar said the two were killed when they had hiked lift on the institution’s vehicle which was ferrying police officers from Diani police station.

“The driver was also injured and taken to a hospital in Diani,” said Dr Anwar.

Coast police boss Larry Kieng said police are pursuing the attackers who fled into the bush.

More follows.