Tanzania, July 21 -- Morogoro. Police in Morogoro Region have launched investigations into the killing of Kilombero District Land Officer Zakaria Malika, who was attacked and killed at his residence in the Ifakara area on Sunday night.

A statement issued by the Morogoro Regional Police Commander, ACP Andrew Kantimbo, says Mr Malika, 57, was killed at around 8:30 pm at Kapolo CCM sub-village, Kibaoni Ward, in Kilombero District.

Police said the officer was attacked by unidentified individuals while at his home, with preliminary findings indicating that sharp objects were used during the assault.

The attack resulted in injuries on different parts of the deceased's body, leading to his death, with police saying they continued with efforts...