Man arrested for allegedly strangling lover over stolen money

SUMBAWANGA: POLICE in Rukwa have arrested Egidius Abdallah, 25, for allegedly strangling his lover, Caren Ngowi, 29, following accusations of theft.

Regional Police Commander (RPC), Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Shadrack Masija, confirmed the incident during a media briefing in Sumbawanga.

The suspect, a resident of Kashai in Sumbawanga Municipality, allegedly killed Ngowi, who resided in Namanyere town, Nkasi District.

According to the RPC, the incident occurred on the night of February 17th at Ngusa Lodge in Namanyere town. “Caren’s body was discovered in one of the lodge rooms on February 18th at noon. The suspect strangled her with his bare hands,” stated Masija.

Abdallah fled the scene immediately after the crime, leaving Ngowi’s body at the lodge. However, CCTV footage from Ngusa Lodge assisted police in identifying and subsequently arresting him at a hideout, where he was found in possession of the victim’s belongings.

“Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect accused Caren of stealing his money while they were together at the lodge,” Masija revealed.

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He added that police investigations are ongoing and urged citizens to refrain from taking the law into their own hands, advising them to report disputes to the appropriate authorities.