A 19-year-old boda boda rider was today morning (Wednesday) shot dead by navy officers at the one of the Kenya Navy estates in Mtongwe.

The deceased identified as Leonard Komora was gunne down for allegedly trespassing. His colleagues have however refuted the claims that he was tresspasing, they claim he was rushing to pick a customer.

A statement form the Kenya defence forces says the deceased tried to force his way into Kenya navy's Lt Col Kimaro estate.

"The motorcyclist was flagged down by sentries to identify himself but forcefully proceeded towards the main gate at high speed even after a warning shot was fired" reads the statement.

The statement adds' This prompted one of the soldiers on guard duties to fire two direct shots at the intruder in an attempt to immobilize but he succumbed to his injuries".

Investigations into the incident have since been launched by the police and other relevant agencies including the military.