No arrest without ID: Tanzania's police warns public against fake officers

RPC Safia Jongo

Geita. Geita Regional Police Commander Safia Jongo has issued a stern warning to the public not to submit to arrest by individuals posing as police officers who fail to provide valid identification or disclose their police station of origin.

Commander Jongo gave the directive on Monday, April 8, during a community policing and participatory security training session held for local leaders including ward and village executives, street chairpersons, and divisional officers.