Midnight screams, missing batteries: Malindi caretaker dies after suspected break-in
A 40-year-old caretaker in Malindi, Kenya, has died following a suspected break-in at a private residence. Police are investigating the assault, which occurred while the property owners were abroad.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns for residential properties in coastal Kenya and the risks faced by private security personnel.
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Detectives are investigating an incident in which a 40-year-old caretaker of a private residence in Casuarina Village, Malindi, Kilifi County, died after he was allegedly assaulted by unknown attackers.
The incident occurred at about 1:30 am on October 5, 2026, at a residence belonging to an Italian couple currently abroad, police said.
The deceased, Fikiri Zimba Ngwaro, was reportedly alone at the property during the incident at the time.
Police who visited the scene said the residence is protected by a nine-foot perimeter wall topped with broken glass, a metal gate and a Sentry Security Company alarm system.
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