Fire destroys a Police Officer’s house in Songwe

ITUMBA: UNKNOWN assailants have set fire to the house of a ward police officer for Chitete Ward, located in Ikumbilo Village, Ileje District, Songwe Region, destroying property worth more than 2m/-.

Confirming the incident today, Friday, October 24, 2025, the Songwe Regional Police Commander, Augostino Senga, said the fire occurred on the night of October 22, 2025, while the officer, Inspector of Police Nsajigwa Mwajeka, was away on special duty.

Commander Senga stated that the fire destroyed two rooms of the house and was first discovered by Chitete Ward Executive Officer, Mr. Darkson Kamendu, who reported the incident to the authorities.

Among the items destroyed were civilian clothes, police uniforms, household utensils, maize, a bed, a mattress, and several other belongings.

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“The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but preliminary findings suggest that the perpetrators gathered some belongings on the bed and then set them on fire using matchsticks that were found at the scene,” said Commander Senga.

He further added that no arrests have been made so far, but police investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the culprits.

“The Police Force is urging members of the public to cooperate by providing any information that could help in identifying the suspects. Once arrested, they will face the full force of the law,” Commander Senga emphasized.