Tanzania police force dispatches detectives to investigate legislator’s assassination attempt reports
Simanjiro Member of Parliament, Mr Christopher Ole Sendeka. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- The assassination attempt took place on Friday evening, March 29, 2024, in the Ndaleta area of Kiteto District. The Acting Regional Police Commander for Manyara, Lucas Mwakatundu, said that the assailants fired multiple bullets at Mr Sendeka's vehicle while he and his driver were en route to his constituency in Simanjiro.
Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Police Force has launched an investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on SimanjIro Member of Parliament, Mr Christopher Ole Sendeka.
Reports indicate that Mr Sendeka narrowly escaped death after unknown gunmen attacked him.
According to the spokesperson for the Tanzania Police Force, Mr David Misime, a team of detectives has been dispatched to Manyara to probe the incident.
He said on Saturday, March 30, 2024, that the law enforcement agents were diligently pursuing the matter and assured that a comprehensive statement would be released once the investigations are concluded.
“The Police Force is closely pursuing the matter and investigations are currently on. A statement will be issued after completion of the investigations,” Mr Misiime said.
He said experts proficient in firearms from the Police Headquarters in Dodoma have been mobilized to collaborate with local authorities in Manyara Region to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The assassination attempt took place on Friday evening, March 29, 2024, in the Ndaleta area of Kiteto District. The Acting Regional Police Commander for Manyara, Lucas Mwakatundu, said that the assailants fired multiple bullets at Mr Sendeka's vehicle while he and his driver were en route to his constituency in Simanjiro.
Mr Sendeka recounted the harrowing ordeal, confirming the attack.
He described how a car trailing them suddenly opened fire, targeting both him and his driver. Fortunately, neither he nor his driver sustained injuries, although their vehicle incurred significant damage from the gunfire.
In his statement, Mr Sendeka expressed bewilderment regarding the motive behind the attack, asserting that he remains uncertain about the identity of the perpetrators.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public officials in Tanzania, prompting heightened security measures and calls for a thorough investigation into the matter.
As the investigation progresses, the Tanzanian public awaits further updates from law enforcement regarding the perpetrators and their motives behind the attempted assassination.
