Tanzania, Aug. 17 -- Babati. Police in Manyara Region have detained 16 Kiru Village residents in Babati District over allegations of invading Dudumera Estate, setting fire to crops, and destroying three tractors.

Manyara Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Ahmed Makarani, confirmed the arrests to journalists in Babati Town on August 17, 2026.

SACP Makarani said police were continuing investigations into the incident, which occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Kiru Village.

He added that legal steps would be taken against the 16 suspects accused of involvement in arson and destruction of property, including crops and three tractors.

Members of the Babati District Security Committee, led by Dis...