Tanzania: Crime Rates Down in Mbeya, Kilimanjaro Regions

CRIMINAL acts in Mbeya and Kilimanjaro regions have dropped as the year comes to a close, police have said. Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander (RPC), Mr Robert Boaz told the 'Daily News' that in his region there are only a few reported criminal acts.

"The number of crimes from last year has gone down by 9.5 per cent which means that we have made some strides in combating criminals," he said. He, however, noted that road safety had remained a major problem as road accidents have been on the increase.

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