Tanzanian-born British citizen whose life was allegedly threatened by husband is safe

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania High Commission in the UK has said a female British citizen of Tanzanian origin, Martina Farall, who published a video on social media claiming that her husband had threatened to kill her, is safe.

Speaking to The Citizen Tanzania’s High Commissioner, Mbelwa Kairuki said that authorities in the UK had assured them of Martina’s safety.

“We have contacted the relevant authorities after our official travelled there, and as of now she is safe and in no particular danger of any sort,” said Mr Kairuki.

On Tuesday, the Tanzanian Embassy in London issued a statement saying that it is following up on the matter and is contacting the UK authorities to ask for necessary support in ensuring the woman’s safety.

“A short video message has circulated on social media recorded by a British citizen of Tanzanian origin, Martina Farrall, describing her life as being in danger in Northern Ireland,” the statement quoted Tanzania’s ambassador to the UK, Mbelwa Kairuki, as saying.

“Additionally, today, August 6, 2024, a Tanzanian embassy officer is travelling to Northern Ireland to the town where Ms Farrall lives to meet with relevant authorities to follow up on this matter,” Mr Kairuki added.

Martina Farrall, who lives in Northern Ireland with her husband and four children, posted a video on social media appealing for help, claiming that her husband was abusing her and threatened to kill her.

“The police and my husband want to kill me,” claimed the woman in the video. “I am posting this video on Facebook and elsewhere so anyone who sees it can help me. I need help.”

Martina's appeals for help came at a time when there were demonstrations in several towns in the UK following the stabbing of three white children by a black immigrant boy, which led to racist attacks against immigrant communities in the country.