One person was shot dead and three others escaped with bullet wounds after they attempted to raid the home of 2013 presidential aspirant Peter Kenneth in Nyali Estate, Mombasa on Monday 28.
The suspected robbers were armed with crude weapons such as machetes and knives.
According to Mombasa County police commander Peterson Maelo, the suspects were warned to surrender before they were shot.
“The suspects were challenged but they defied police orders, prompting police to open fire,” said the police boss in an interview with Baraka FM.
Police say the suspected robbers had gained access into the former presidential aspirant’s compound with a robbery mission during the 4 am incident. Kenneth was not in his home during the incident.
Maelo said they were pursuing the other suspects.