Child Kidnapping Suspect Dies After Being Shot By Arusha Police

An alleged kidnapper, who is said to have confessed that he killed two children, has died from gunshot wounds. Arusha Regional Police Commander Charles Mkumbo says the suspect, who had been helping the police in their investigations, was shot in the legs during an escape attempt.

  • Tanzania:   Police Shoot Child Kidnapping Suspect

    Citizen, 8 September 2017

    With information deemed critical in unravelling the killing of two kids recently kidnapped in Arusha, the prime suspect on Wednesday night led police to the home of his accomplice… Read more »

The mother of the late Moureen David holds the poster that was sent by kidnappers a few days after her child was abducted. The poster reads "Tomorrow is the end of Moureen because you have failed to meet our demands…".

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