Tanzania: Two held for online mobilisation of demos

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According to the police, one of the suspects is an employee with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) who is resident of Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, and other is a farmer based in Bahi District. Their names have been withheld.

Dodoma. Police in Dodoma are holding two people for allegedly using online platforms to mobilise unauthorised demonstrations.

According to the police, one of the suspects is an employee with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) who is resident of Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, and other is a farmer based in Bahi District. Their names have been withheld.

This was said on Wednesday, March 21, by Dodoma Regional Police Commander Giles Muroto, adding that they were mobilising the unauthorised demos for April 26, this year.

“The Police will continue arresting those who will be involved or dare to mobilise the illegals gatherings as doing so is a total breach of peace,” said the RPC.

He assured that there would be no chance for illegal assembly and that the police are determined to maintain peace and security.