Tanzania, March 12 -- Arusha. The High Court of Tanzania, Manyara Circuit, has acquitted the former chairman of Berme A sub-village in Babati District, Manyara Region, Mr John Mulki, of charges relating to the murder of Petro Julian.

The court ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

The alleged incident occurred on March 22, 2019. The deceased and his companion, Mr Prosper Josephat, were accused of stealing two cattle-drawn hoes.

Prosecutors alleged that Mr Mulki, together with other villagers, took the pair from their home to a nearby location, bound their hands behind their backs with ropes, and interrogated them about the missing tools.

During this confrontation, the two were allegedly beate...