Police in Mombasa have arrested a businessman for allegedly shooting at protesters on Tuesday afternoon.
According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) the businessman who runs a popular food joint in Mombasa Qaffee Point was caught on camera shooting two protesters.
"Following today's 1.30pm unfortunate shooting at Ganjoni area of Mombasa by a civilian firearm holder and the alleged owner of QAFFEE POINT Hotel that left some persons injured, the said shooter has since been arrested, disarmed and placed in custody." reads a statement from DCI.
Adding " The reported two persons who suffered injuries are receiving medical aid, and we pray that they will recuperate fast. The DCI thanks members of the public who acted fast to assist the injured to hospital, and at the same time appeals to Mombasa people to be calm on this case as necessary legal action is being taken."
In a video circulating online, the said businessman is seen shooting at a group of protesters to keep them away from his business, along Nyerere avenue.
