Police Detain Former Minister Mwambe

Published: 17 Dec, 2025 06:47 Sources: S1 S2 S3 Category: Politics Language: English Country: Tanzania

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Dar es Salaam police detained former minister and MP Geofrey Mwambe over alleged criminal offenses that investigators are still examining. Police arrested Mwambe in Tegeta during a security operation and have held him since. Mwambe filed a court application challenging his detention, which the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court will hear on December 15. Police urged the public to remain calm as legal procedures continue.