Mombasa Governor Issues Update Into Death In Demolished Building
Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has released an update on a person who died prior to the destruction of an 11-story structure in Mombasa on Wednesday, April 9.
The planned controlled demolition has been successfully completed. A technical assessment is currently ongoing, and the findings will be shared with the public in due course. We urge members of the public to maintain the safety cordon and avoid the area until further notice. pic.twitter.com/0bRCJvNqh3
— Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir (@A_S_Nassir) April 9, 2025
In a speech on Thursday, April 10, the governor stated that the incident happened prior to the destruction and was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) film.
“Sadly, we have CCTV footage showing that a man, Yussuf Ali Abdi, was inside the building,” Nassir said.
“Minutes after he entered, the building collapsed. His intention was to inspect the house with the aim of buying it.”
Nassir added that, according to the video, the man, Yussuf Ali Abdi, entered the building moments before it fell.
He is alleged to have inspected the property with the idea of purchasing it.
“The officer who opened the door will be questioned, and the Lands Department will also be asked to clear the area where Yussuf was last seen,” Nassir added.
The controlled demolition of the unsafe structure on Plot Number XLVI/195/MI was successfully completed yesterday. We thank the public for their cooperation and calm throughout the operation.
— Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir (@A_S_Nassir) April 10, 2025
The County Government of Mombasa is working round the clock to clear the debris within… pic.twitter.com/WdGUREZ0sA
He expressed worries and complimented the police for managing the locals who were filming and photographing the demolition operation from a close distance, endangering their lives.
He claimed that the effort to demolish the unsafe structure was accomplished, with the assistance of various agencies.
“The demolition of the dangerous building was successfully completed yesterday. We thank the residents for their cooperation,” he said.
Nassir further stated that his administration has made plans to ensure that similar operations can now be conducted throughout the clock.
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He issued an executive order declaring that if a resident applies for an extension, it will be halted, and contractors must be certified by the National Construction Authority.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, participated in the demolition of an eleven-storey building in Mombasa County on 09 April 2025.
— Kenya Defence Forces (@kdfinfo) April 10, 2025
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He further stated that investigations should be made into the contractor and others responsible for the demolished buildings and that they be placed on obligatory leave.
Demolitions in Mombasa have been underway as the county government works to eliminate structures that are dangerous to the public.
He also mentioned that the hospitals that were closed during the demolition process are currently being cleaned and will reopen on April 11.
Mombasa Governor Issues Update Into Death In Demolished Building
