THE Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA) has formed two committees including a probe team tasked to investigate theft and misuse of properties of the Arusha Muslims Union in Arusha Region.

Speaking to the members of the Union in Arusha over the weekend, the RITA Chief Executive Officer, Frank Kanyusi said the probe committee was tasked to complete the assignment in two weeks’ time and the interim committee was entrusted to oversee and safeguard all properties of the Union.

“The interim committee has been tasked to review the Union’s Constitution and ensure competent and God-fearing leaders are elected within 60 days and that the probe team completes its work and submit a report to RITA within 14 days,” Kanyusi said.

He named the two committees in a meeting attended by RITA Management, Arusha District Administrative Secretary (DAS), Khamana Simba who represented the district commissioner, BAKWATA Regional leaders, Outgoing leaders of the Union and members.

“I have directed the outgoing Board of Trustees to a report of incomes and expenses,” he said, noting that the elections to get new leaders to oversee the union would be conducted in sixty days from now according to the constitution.

RITA boss also reiterated his plea to the interim committee picked to oversee and protect properties of the union that they were not the owners, instead their duties were purely to oversee and safeguard them from any wrong doings.

The Arusha DAS, Khamana Simba advised members of Arusha Muslims Union to remain calm and united as the government through RITA stepped in to ensure that the permanent consensus was reached.

“The six-phase government under the stewardship of President Samia Suluhu Hassan is following each and every development and also committed to the problem being solved amicably and those to be found involved in theft of the Union properties, legal action will be taken against them,” the DAS said.

On the other hand, the Union members Mustapha Mohamed and Kassim Collins congratulated the government for intervening into the conflict, saying stern and legal actions should be taken against all culprits to serve as a lesson for the coming new leaders.

Speaking at the same platform, RITA Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Irene Kesulie allayed fears the union members that no stone would be left untouched and also advised members owe the union to the procedure.

“You are obliged to write a letter to RITA indicating your claims for the Union. RITA is here to protect your rights in accordance with laws and constitution,” RITA deputy CEO explained.