One person has died and two others were seriously injured following an attack that occurred in the Likoni area, Mombasa County.

The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment after the incident.

Reports about the incident indicate that the attackers are accused of overpowering a police officer who was on duty and fleeing with his gun and ammunition.

The incident has triggered a security operation in the area, with officers from various security agencies launching a manhunt for the suspects.

Security teams, including officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and regular police, have cordoned off the incident site as the investigation continues.

Additionally, roadblocks have been set up at various points in Likoni and nearby roads to aid the manhunt for the suspects and to recover the reported stolen gun.

However, further details about the origin of the attack, the identities of those involved, and the circumstances that led to the confrontation have not been disclosed in the available reports.

The investigation continues as security agencies work to determine what happened and apprehend all those involved.