A tragic incident has unfolded in Zanzibar, Tanzania, where a man named Ramadhan Idd Shaaban, aged 48, was reportedly taken by a group of five men posing as police officers for questioning on Tuesday, September 24.
His lifeless body was discovered the following day, September 25, raising serious concerns and questions regarding the circumstances of his death.
According to reports, Shaaban was accompanied by a friend when the men approached them, claiming they needed to question him and had a warrant for his arrest.
After being taken away, Shaaban’s family was left in shock and grief when they learned of his death. His mother, Saada Ramadhan Mwendwa, expressed her devastation, stating,
The discovery of Shaaban’s body occurred in the area of Mbuzini Kijichi Unguja, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Richard Mchomvu, the Western Regional Police Commander, confirmed that investigations are ongoing but did not provide further details at this time.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many users expressing their condolences to Shaaban’s mother and condemning the actions of the alleged police impersonators.
Some of the comments media on social media are,
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains hopeful for justice in this heartbreaking case.