Tragedy struck early this morning in Msongola, Ilala, when five students from Msongola Primary School were hit by lightning. The incident claimed the lives of three pupils and left two others hospitalized.
The injured, 8-year-old Nadri Maneno of Class Three and 8-year-old Mahadi Ramadhan of Class Two, were quickly rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.
The students who lost their lives are Alexander Paul, a Class Five pupil; Ally Pongwe, a Class Three pupil; and Hudhaifa Shafii, also in Class Five.
In a separate incident, Dar es Salaam police are investigating the murder of Athumani Nyanza, whose body was found in a pit near his home in Kimya Kimya Zingiziwa, Ilala.
Authorities are appealing to the public to provide any information that can help prevent crime and strengthen community safety.
The police have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to help protect lives and property.
