IEBC calls for swift justice after senior official killed in brutal robbery attack in Mombasa
The IEBC described the incident as a heinous act and called on security agencies to expedite investigations and apprehend the perpetrators.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has condemned the murder of Aisha Akinyi Abubakar, the acting county elections manager for Kilifi, who was killed at her home in Utange, Kisauni in Mombasa County on the morning of January 5, 2025.
Aisha was attacked alongside her teenage son, who sustained severe injuries and is receiving treatment.
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The IEBC described the incident as a heinous act and called on security agencies to expedite investigations and apprehend the perpetrators.
In a statement, IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan expressed sorrow over Aisha’s death and extended condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues.
“The Commission is deeply concerned by this horrendous incident and condemns the perpetrators behind Ms Aisha’s death,” the statement said.
Aisha joined the IEBC in 2012 as a constituency elections coordinator in Nyali and served in Kilifi South before her promotion to acting county elections manager.
Known for her dedication, integrity, and professionalism, she played a key role in managing electoral processes in Kilifi County.
The IEBC has assured Aisha’s family of their support during this difficult time, urging authorities to prioritise the safety of public officers and ensure justice is served.
Search for killers
Investigations into the murder are ongoing, with police appealing for information from the public to aid in the search for the killers.
Aisha, 48, was attacked around 3 am on Sunday at her residence in Utange Mkunguni. The attackers, two unidentified men, gained access to the compound by cutting through the kitchen window grill.
Armed with a crowbar and a knife, they launched a violent assault, leaving Aisha with a deep wound in her head above her right eye.
Her 18-year-old son, Khasim Hassan, also sustained head injuries while trying to fend off the assailants.
The attackers made away with several items, including a Samsung A15 mobile phone, a 65-inch Samsung TV, a sound system, an iPad, a Samsung A21 phone, and other valuables.
Khasim managed to drive his mother to Premier Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. He received treatment for his injuries and remains hospitalised in stable condition.
Officers from Bamburi Police Station, alongside detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in Kisauni, have launched an investigation into the attack. The suspects are yet to be apprehended.
