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January 7, 2026
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Tanzania releases two Kenyan officers, 3 civilians from custody

Tanzania releases two Kenyan officers, 3 civilians from custody

The officers were arrested on January 6, 2026, while attempting to apprehend a suspect on Tanzanian soil...

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Kenyan authorities have confirmed the release of two Kenyan police officers and three civilians who were detained in Tanzania. The group had been arrested at the Horo-Horo One-Stop Border Point (OSBP) after allegedly pursuing a suspect across the border into Tanzanian territory.

  • Five Kenyan nationals were released after being held in Tanzania.
  • The individuals, including Officers Patrick Kithinji and Ahmed Ali, were arrested on January 6, 2026.
  • Their firearms, consisting of two Ceska pistols each loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition, remain detained at Lungalunga police station in Kwale County.

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