Sunday, January 24, 2016

Serious crimes decline in Kilimanjaro

THE rate of serious crimes, including armed robbery, in Kilimanjaro Region has declined while that of petty offences is on the increase, police sources revealed here.

Presenting the 2014/16 crime report here, Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander, Mr Ramadhani Mungi, attributed the decline in serious crimes to joint efforts between the police force and the public in tackling the problem.

He said in 2014 a total of 34,126 major crime incidents occurred compared to 32,480 cases recorded the previous year, equivalent to 4.8 decrease per cent.

“Such crimes as killings, armed robbery and theft and dumping of children have decreased. With the continuing collaboration with the public, we believe the number will even drop this year,” he said.

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