A senior official from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has tragically lost her life in a shocking and violent incident that occurred in Mombasa County.
The deceased, 48-year-old Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, was killed during a robbery at her home in Utange early on Sunday morning, January 5.
The incident has left many in the community in disbelief, as the attack was both sudden and brutal.
Reports indicate that the attackers, two suspected robbers, broke into Abubakar’s home at around 3 a.m.
They gained access to the house by cutting the grills of a kitchen window, which seems to have been their point of entry.
Armed with a crowbar and a knife, the assailants stormed into the house, where they attacked the victims with ruthless aggression.
The police report reveals that Abubakar was severely injured during the assault, with a deep knife wound inflicted to her head just above her right eye.
Tragically, despite the severity of her injuries, she did not survive the attack. Her 18-year-old son, Khasim Hassan, was also harmed during the robbery.
He was struck in the head by the assailants, leaving him with injuries that required immediate medical attention.
Following the attack, Khasim Hassan was rushed to a private hospital in Mombasa, where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
At the time of publishing this article, it was unclear what the exact nature of his condition was, but his family and friends are hopeful that he will recover soon.
The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. Police have launched a probe into the incident, though details remain scarce as of now.
The community has expressed shock and outrage at the crime, as the IEBC official was a respected figure in the region.
Her untimely death has raised concerns about the safety of public servants and the growing threat posed by criminal activities in the area.
As of now, the IEBC has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. The silence has only fueled further questions about the circumstances surrounding the murder.
Many are waiting for more information to emerge from the ongoing investigation, hoping for justice to be served for Aisha Abubakar and her family.
The incident has also sparked a wider discussion about security measures in Mombasa County and the need for more robust efforts to combat crime.
Local authorities are under increasing pressure to ensure that such tragic events do not happen again and that those responsible for the attack are swiftly brought to justice.
Abubakar’s colleagues and the public are mourning the loss of a dedicated individual who served her country through her work at the IEBC.
The death of such a prominent figure has cast a shadow over the community, leaving many wondering how such a senseless act of violence could have taken place.
As the investigation continues, the hope is that the perpetrators will be caught and held accountable for their actions.
