Source: AllAfrica
At least three people are feared dead and 20
others seriously injured after three explosions rocked a political rally
in Arusha Saturday evening (June 15th), Tanzania's Daily News reported. The incident occurred at around 6 pm as Chama cha Demokrasia na
Maendeleo (CHADEMA) National Chairman Freeman Mbowe stepped down from
the platform after addressing a rally at the Soweto Basketball Grounds
in Central Kaloleni Ward.
Mbowe was accompanied by Arusha Urban parliamentarian Godbless Lema
and several other regional CHADEMA officials when an object flew towards
them, landed in the midst of the crowd and exploded with a deafening
sound. People were screaming and fleeing in all directions seeking cover when two more explosions detonated.
Arusha Regional Police Commander Liberatus Sabas said police were
still investigating the incident and he could not confirm the number of
casualties.
The victims were initially taken to Mount Meru Regional Hospital, and
some were moved to other hospitals, including Selian Lutheran Hospital.
Mbowe was not harmed. "I am okay, we are all fine," he said, visibly shaken, as he was escorted to his car. The campaign rally was the last of a series taking place before
Arusha City votes Sunday to fill open seats for representatives in
Kaloleni, Themi, Elerai and Kimandolu wards.
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