Police Reveal Man Arrested at Likoni Ferry Had Fake Gun, Mental Health Issues

On April 5, 2026, Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli confirmed that a man arrested at the Likoni ferry on March 29, 2026, was mentally unstable and in possession of a fake gun. Although the man was taken to the hospital for mental health checks, police acted cautiously, fearing he might be involved in criminal activities. The incident, which was misinterpreted as recent, actually occurred in October 2025.