A dispute over parking fees has turned tragic after a 40-year-old parking attendant was killed in the Shimanzi area of Mombasa.
The deceased, Evans Odhiambo, reportedly got into a disagreement with another parking attendant over payment of parking fees for a trailer.
The dispute allegedly escalated into a physical confrontation, leaving Odhiambo fatally injured.
Police have since launched investigations into the incident and are pursuing a suspect believed to have been involved in the altercation.
The incident has sparked concerns over the safety of parking attendants working in busy transport and logistics areas, where disputes over payments and parking charges can sometimes escalate.
Investigators are expected to establish what transpired before and during the confrontation as efforts continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding Odhiambo’s death.
His family is now awaiting justice as police continue with the probe.
