A brazen arson attack has struck the home of a police officer in the Chitete ward of Ileje district, Songwe region. The incident, which occurred on the night of October 22, 2025, has left the officer’s family devastated, with property worth over 2 million Tanzanian shillings destroyed.
According to eyewitnesses, unknown individuals set fire to the house while Police Inspector Nsajigwa Mwajeka was on special duty. The fire ravaged two rooms, consuming everything in its path, including civilian clothes, police uniforms, household items, maize, a bed, and a mattress.
Confirming the incident, Songwe Regional Police Commander Augustino Senga said, “The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but it appears the culprits gathered the items, put them on the bed, and set them on fire using matchsticks found at the scene.”
Commander Senga assured the public that the police are working tirelessly to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. “No one has been arrested yet, but the police are continuing their investigation to identify the perpetrators and take stern legal action once they are apprehended,” he said.
The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for increased security measures to protect public servants and their families. As the investigation continues, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing the culprits to justice.
