Tension in Mombasa as Al-Shabaab suspect Rogo killed

The smouldering shell of a government van near the Mewa mosque in Majengo, Mombasa, that was set on fire following the death of Sheikh Aboud Rogo. The preacher was gunned down by along the Mombasa-Malindi highway on August 27, 2012. Photo / Laban Walloga 

By Nation Reporter
Posted  Monday, August 27  2012 at  12:38

One government vehicle was reduced to a shell as Police engaged riotous youth in running battles in Mombasa town following the murder of Al-Shabaab suspect Sheikh Aboud Rogo.

Chaos erupted during the burial prayers for Sheikh Rogo at the Majengo mosque after the youth barricaded Majengo road and lit a borne fire.

Business premises in Mombasa's central business area closed as panicky owners feared an escalation of the chaos.

Sheikh Rogo was killed on Monday in a drive-by shooting in Bamburi area, Mombasa, while taking his sick wife to hospital.

The deceased was facing charges of illegal possession of weapons. In the case, police said Mr Rogo was plotting attacks at a Catholic church, the Likoni Ferry and Nyali Bridge.

Mr Rogo was shot near the Pirates beach while driving a van that had six other passengers.

According to his wife, Haniya Said Saval, their van had been trailed by another car for a while. The car overtook them and in the process 18 bullets sprayed on Mr Rogo.

Mr Rogo's van swerved off the road where died on the spot. His father in-law was also hurt in the hand.

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