Police begin investigation into Polepole’s alleged abduction

DAR ES SALAAM: FOLLOWING reports alleging the abduction of former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba, Humphrey Polepole, the Tanzania Police Force has announced that it has begun investigating the claims, while emphasizing that it is still awaiting his appearance at the Office of the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Previously, the Police had summoned Polepole to report to the DCI office to provide explanations regarding various allegations he made on social media.

However, social media reports have recently emerged from someone alleged to be a relative of Polepole, claiming that he has been abducted.

In a statement released today, October 6, 2025, Police Spokesperson David Misime said that Polepole was issued an official legal summons to appear before the DCI for questioning, but he has not yet complied with the order.

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“Humphrey Polepole was served with a legal summons in accordance with national laws to report to the Office of the Director of Criminal Investigations to provide a statement regarding various allegations he posted on social media. However, to date, he has not complied with this directive,” the statement reads.

The statement also noted that the Police are investigating the social media reports from some of Polepole’s relatives claiming he has been abducted, adding that preliminary investigations are underway to verify the authenticity of those claims. “We have begun working on these reports to determine the truth,” the Police said.