Police arrest five over two killings in Tanga

TANGA: POLICE in Tanga Region have arrested five suspects in connection for alleged killing two people in Muheza and Handeni Districts.

Tanga Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Almachius Muchunguzi, said the suspects were being held over two separate incidents reported on September 23 and October 21, 2026. He said police were continuing with investigation on the two incidents.

In the first incident, police arrested Mbaraka Mkomwa, 28, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Jennifer Kipingu. Jennifer’s body was found in a valley along the Mission River in Mlingano Ward, Muheza District, on September 23.

According to ACP Muchunguzi, the killing is believed to have been triggered by jealousy. In the second incident, four suspects were arrested on October 22 in Kwedigasu hamlet, Mkata Mashariki Village, Mkata Ward, Handeni District, in connection with the alleged murder of Athumani Saidi, which was reported on October 21.

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ACP Muchunguzi said the arrests followed an operation conducted by police in collaboration with local residents familiar with the area.

He said the five suspects are in police custody as investigations continue and that they will be arraigned after the completion of the investigations.

The RPC has urged residents to resolve personal differences peacefully rather than resorting to violence that could lead to loss of life.

He also called on members of the public to cooperate with police by providing information about crimes and suspicious activities to help maintain peace and security in their communities.