Tanzania, June 21 -- Tabora. The body of the late Tabora Regional Police Commander, Richard Abwao, who passed away on June 20, 2026 while receiving treatment at Muhimbili National Hospital, is expected to be laid to rest in Tabora before being transported to Shirati Village in Rorya District, Mara Region, for burial.

Tabora Regional Commissioner, Mr Paul Chacha, told journalists in Tabora that the public farewell ceremony will take place at the Field Force Unit (FFU) grounds in Kitete Ward, Tabora Municipality.

He said officers from the Tanzania Police Force, political leaders from various parties, government officials, and residents of Tabora will be given an opportunity to pay their last respects. He further noted that, alongside the ...