Tanzania, March 21 -- Iringa. The High Court in Iringa Sub-Registry has sentenced Police Sergeant Rogers Mmari (F.4987) of Ipogolo Police Station to two years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter.

The incident occurred on December 14, 2024, at Ipogolo Street, Iringa Municipality, where the accused allegedly beat the late Nashoni Kiyeyeu, 23, to death over allegations of phone theft.

The sentence was delivered Thursday, March 19, 2026, by Judge Angaza Mwipopo following consideration of evidence from both sides and being fully satisfied beyond doubt of the accused's involvement in the incident.

Court evidence revealed that Sergeant Mmari received information from a citizen, Ms Beatrice Kimata, accusing the deceased of stealing...