Tanzania: RC Orders Arrest of Aliens Accused of Pilfering Forests

Tanga — TANGA Regional Commissioner (RC) Chiku Gallawa has ordered the arrest of Kenyans who had penetrated Mkinga District and cut down trees for charcoal and logs and transporting them across the border.

She has demanded for the names of Mwakijembe Ward leaders who allegedly collaborated with the intruders. The RC issued the order during a working visit to Mkinga District during the week to inspect the border and conservation of natural resources, especially the forests.

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