One officer was killed and three others injured after an armed gang attacked a security team manning a county government cess-collection checkpoint in Likoni in the early hours of Monday, October 26, 2026.
In an incident report dated October 26, 2026, Armistice Secure reported that the attackers struck at approximately 3:40 am, overpowering the officers before stealing an AK-47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition from an Administration Police officer.
“The attackers overpowered the team, seized an AK-47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds from an Administration Police officer, and used the weapon during the assault,” the security agency confirmed.
The incident occurred at the Likoni cess-collection barrier along Barabara ya Mchanga, about three kilometres west of Inuka Police Station. The attackers were reportedly armed with crude weapons, and preliminary estimates placed their number at about five.
One Officer Killed as Three Others Sustain Injuries at Likoni Checkpoint
The deceased Mombasa County enforcement officer was identified as Omari Mzerera. According to the incident report, he sustained a gunshot wound that entered through his back and exited through his chest.
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Three other officers, including Administration Police personnel, were injured during the attack. Their injuries included gunshot wounds and deep cuts sustained as the attackers overpowered the team.
Further, the report indicated that the officers fired warning shots in an attempt to stop the attackers but were eventually overwhelmed. The injured personnel were taken to Diani Beach Hospital for treatment, while Mzerera’s body was moved to Coast General Morgue.
“Officers fired warning shots but were overwhelmed; injured taken to Diani Beach Hospital; body moved to Coast General Morgue.”
Stolen AK-47 Remains Missing
The attackers escaped with an AK-47 rifle containing 30 rounds of ammunition, which had been in the possession of an Administration Police officer at the checkpoint.
At the time of the report, the firearm had not been recovered, which raised security concerns because of the potential threat posed by a stolen, serviceable rifle.
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Mombasa County Police Commander Stella Cherono confirmed the Likoni Checkpoint attack and stated that the motive remained unknown.
Authorities have launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
The incident report also advised heightened vigilance around isolated checkpoints and revenue-collection barriers, particularly at night, as authorities work to establish the whereabouts of the stolen weapon.
“Avoid non-essential night movement through Likoni, especially near Barabara ya Mchanga and other county checkpoints,” the incident report advised.
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