IN previous years, accidents, banditry, children going missing, deaths and violence were normal occurrences during religious celebrations, so the Police Force says, noting, though that things have been different this time around.
Yesterday, Tanzanians joined millions of Christians all over the world to celebrate the birth of their saviour Jesus Christ about 2,000 years ago. Police told the Daily News that it was celebrated peacefully at recreational centres, houses of worship and homes.
Due to the shocking number of crimes committed during religious celebrations, it is commonplace form the law enforcement organ to consolidate security and advise wananchi to take care of their properties, children and not to engage in crimes of any kind.
In an exclusive interview with Daily News, Police spokesperson, ACP Barnabas Mwakalukwa, said until yesterday afternoon, the situation was peaceful all over the country as no serious crimes had been reported so far. He said since Christmas Eve and during Christmas Day, no reports were filed from regional commanders’ offices on crimes that would have disrupted the country’s peace and tranquility.
“What shocked the nation is the accident that occurred in Lake Tanganyika which actually occurred before Christmas… otherwise the country is peaceful, thanks to police patrols and tightened security in church buildings and education provided before the celebrations,” the spokesperson said.
He cited other factors that had contributed to the sharp decline of crimes as behavioural change, religious leaders’ advices and absence of ‘dirty money’. “After church most people returned to their respective homes directly, there were few vehicles on the roads, streets, as well as children; people have generally changed,” he noted.
Advanced technology, according to ACP Mwakalukwa, was another reason behind the positive phenomenon. The Police spokesperson elaborated his point by remarking: “Nowadays, many people don’t carry much money around, opting to use the safer electronic bank and mobile cash transfer systems.”
Mbeya Regional Police Commander (RPC), Mohamed Mpinga told this paper that there were no threatening crimes in the city centre, districts and border with Malawi. The RPC said Mbeya police collaborated well with private sector stakeholders by sharing intelligent reports in the city while patrolling different areas with vehicles and motorcycles to detect any potential peace-disruption indicators.
“Testing the alcoholic level to drivers, bus inspections and speeding are other areas that our officers are working on…and so far, there have not been shocking accidents have been reported,” he added. Coast Regional Commissioner (RC), Jonathan Shanna told this paper over the telephone that police had strengthened security in public places during the festive season and peace reigned.
According to him, places like Kibiti where crimes were high are peaceful and police were still patrolling different parts of the region and consolidating security. The website, Business Know How, 2012 feature titled “Holiday Season is Open Season for Crime” explained that crimes were on rise in different parts of the world during holidays, including Christmas; that it was an opportunity for robbery to break homes and robe shoppers.
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