Gunmen in Kenya's port city Mombasa shot dead a Japanese man shortly after he withdrew money from a bank, police said Tuesday.
Satoru Ogawa, 51, a manager with East Marine which works with Japan's Toyo Construction in an official development assistance (ODA) project expanding the port, was killed at around 11 a.m. Monday.
"The gunmen used a hand cart to block the road, prompting the driver to slow down," said Joseph Muthee, the district police chief. "Two men approached the vehicle from either side, and the one on the right shot at the victim."
The gunmen grabbed one bag, although not the one containing the cash, which they left on the seat as they fled.
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spudman
Welcome to Kenya, man what way to die while trying to help make things better. Is Mr Ogawa a hero? Yep.
Mocheake
Spudman, yes he is but this could have happened in a whole lot of other countries. Don't blame all for the actions of one or two people. RIP and condolences to the man's family.
spudman
Agrred but Nairobery wasn't coined by chance.
nandakandamanda
Sounds like he let his guard down and fell right into their trap.
Gunmen serious fail. Murdered someone for a bag full of paperwork! Bet they are back kicking someone's sorry ass.
nath
Tragedy of Africa is this type of brutal crime and its ubiquity - often for mobile phone or small amounts of cash (in this case they didn't even get the cash). Happens in lots of countries other than Kenya. One reason why the continent continues to struggle despitr so muc potential.
toto_kiboko
More details have emerged. First this was a real tragedy as the victim had resisted! We are always advised to 'obey' especially when gangsters are armed. Mombasa is a very peaceful city and one regrettable tragedy does not taint it's image. May God give the affected family strength to overcome!