TWENTY seven people have been arrested over unlawful protests in Kilosa District, Morogoro Region

According to Police they have been arrested over breach of the peace and obstructing   Magubike section of the Morogoro-Dodoma highway. 

The protest arose from demands for the government to erect high speed bumps in the area following the   death of Piason Senyagwa, a 20-year-old man who was killed by a car.

 Speaking at the funeral of the deceased, Kilosa District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka reported that the unrest resulted in property damage and injuries to two police officers. He warned residents against taking the law into their own hands and assured them that the government is actively addressing their concerns.

The commissioner also revealed that those arrested include the driver involved in the fatal accident and the vehicle as well.   Legal proceedings  including awaiting court appearances   are currently underway.

Magubike Ward Councilor Abuu Msofe explained that the deceased was crossing the road when the accident occurred. He noted that repeated accidents in the area had driven residents to block the road in protest, urging the government to install speed bumps as a preventive measure.

Msofe added that when police arrived to restore order, residents retaliated by throwing stones, prompting officers to use tear gas to disperse the crowd.

"In the past two years, nine people have been struck by vehicles in this area. We appeal to the government to take this matter seriously and provide a long-term solution to these recurring problems," he said.