Mbeya, Tanzania – A tense and tragic event unfolded during the investigation of a Tanzanian student murder case, leaving two suspects wounded and a third dead after attempting to escape police custody.
According to Mbeya Regional Police Commander, SACP Benjamin Kuzaga, police were executing arrests connected to the murder when the suspects resisted. During the confrontation, two suspects were shot and are now receiving medical care, while the third suspect jumped from a moving police vehicle and died from the fall.
“The suspects resisted arrest, and police had to take action to prevent further risk to the public and themselves,” Commander Kuzaga explained. “We are committed to ensuring justice for the victim and their family.”
The murder, which has shocked the local community, has raised serious concerns about safety and crime among students in Mbeya. Authorities have vowed to continue their investigation and bring all those responsible to justice.
Local residents have expressed both fear and outrage, calling for heightened security measures in schools and public areas to prevent similar incidents.
Law enforcement agencies are also reviewing their protocols for safely transporting suspects to avoid future tragedies.
The case remains under active investigation, and police continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to aid in solving the crime.
