On the morning of Wednesday, August 21, 2024, residents in the Lamadi area of Simiyu Region in Tanzania, took to the streets in protest, accusing local police of failing to act on a series of child abductions in the region.

The protesters, frustrated by what they see as a lack of accountability from law enforcement, marched to the Lamadi Police Station, demanding action.

The demonstration escalated as some residents blocked the main Mwanza-Simiyu-Mara road, leading to a standoff with the police. The protest intensified when residents blocked the Mwanza-Simiyu-Mara road, prompting police to use tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in injuries to some demonstrators.

The residents are concerned about the recent disappearances of children, and they claim that authorities have yet to take any effective legal action to address the issue.

More details to follow as the story develops.