Venue change for slain student’s farewell

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The body of the deceased, who was shot dead when police were dispersing demonstrating Chadema supporters ahead the parliamentary by-election in Kinondoni Constituency, will now be taken to NIT from the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).

Dar es Salaam. Timetable for bidding farewell to the slain National Institute of Transport (NIT) student, Ms Akwilina Akwiline has changed.

The body of the deceased, who was shot dead when police were dispersing demonstrating Chadema supporters ahead the parliamentary by-election in Kinondoni Constituency, will now be taken to NIT from the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).

The family spokesperson, Mr Festo Kawishi told The Citizen on Thursday, February 22, that the previous plan was to take the body to Mbezi Louis before heading to the NIT Grounds, but it has been rescheduled.

According to him, the journey from the MNH to NIT will start at 11am.

“We have learnt that there isn’t enough space at Mbezi to accommodate thousands of moaners who would turn up for the funeral service. Therefore, we have decided that relatives, friends and everyone will pay their last respects at the NIT grounds,” he said.