Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo said that the Mombasa attack occurred when officers were trapped in an ambush by Mombasa Republican Council attackers who were headed to attack a police station.
"At around 11pm, Changamwe police received reports that over 200 people believed to be MRC members armed with rifles, bows and arrows were heading to attack a police station around the Miritini area," he revealed.
"They were donning red and blue ribbons and the officers fell into an ambush as the attackers were strategically placed on both sides of the road," Kimaiyo said.
He said that his officers were overpowered and during the incident, six of them died.
"Two attackers were also killed and two were arrested and remain in custody, aiding police with the investigations," he added.
Kimaiyo revealed that another incident was also reported in Chumani area of Kilifi where MRC militants attacked police officers and stole their rifles before killing one of them.
During the confrontation, six attackers were shot dead and two others arrested.
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