Three female assailants killed in Mombasa police station attack

Five women launched an attack at Mombasa Central Police Station but were police responded swiftly. Three of the women were shot dead. (Photo:File/Standard)

Mombasa: Three women clad in buibui stormed Mombasa’s Central Police Station Sunday morning and launched a physical attack on the officers using knives.

Gun shots and an explosion were also heard in the premises, located at the center of the city, which was immediately cordoned off.