Tanzania, July 10 -- Bagamoyo. Three children who were reported missing in Lamboni Village, Lugoba Ward, Chalinze District, Coast Region, have been found dead inside an abandoned car parked outside a residential property.

Coast Regional Police Commander, Salim Morcase, said the children disappeared on July 9, 2026, prompting their parents to report the matter to Lugoba Police Station.

The deceased have been identified as Masoud Mwema, 9, who had a mental health condition, and Mikidadi Halfani, 4, both children of Sophia Chikolo, as well as Murath Mbaraka, 4, the son of Sauda Hamadi Mustafa. All were residents of Lamboni Village in Chalinze District.

Mr Morcase said police launched a search immediately after receiving the report. At abo...