Case on murder of Dr Mvungi set for hearing on Feb 16

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Resident Magistrate Thomas Simba set the date yesterday after prosecution completed investigations that took three years.

Dar es Salaam. Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court will start hearing of a case on the murder of the former member of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Dr Sengondo Mvungi.

Resident Magistrate Thomas Simba set the date yesterday after prosecution completed investigations that took three years.

The accused in the case include Mr Longishu Losingo, who was a guard at the deceased’s residence. Others are: Mr Juma Kangungu, Mr Paul Mdionondo, Mr Mianda Mlewa and Mr Msigwa Matonya.

They are accused of attacking Dr Mvungi on November 3, 2013 at his Msakuzi Kiswegere residence in Kinondoni District, causing his death.

The accused were arraigned in 2013 along with four others who were discharged last month after the Director of Public Prosecution dropped charges against them.