The Tanzania Police Force in Coast Region has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that an assistant inspector of police who recently raised grievances before the Prime Minister had been abducted and gone missing.
Coast Regional Police Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police Salim Morcase, said on Friday that the claims were false and misleading, confirming that the officer, identified as Assistant Inspector of Police Nassoro Mana, is safe, in good condition, and continuing with his official duties.
Morcase said the rumours first emerged online and were amplified by social media platforms and a local radio station, Kyela FM, alleging that the officer had disappeared shortly after presenting complaints during a visit by Prime Minister Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba.
He stressed that no such incident had occurred and urged the public to disregard the information, which he said lacked official confirmation from the police force.
“The information being circulated is not true. The officer was in Tanga Region attending military-related disciplinary proceedings from February 15, 2026 until their conclusion, after which he was directed to report to the appropriate authority,” Morcase said.
He added that the officer’s family is fully aware of his whereabouts, noting that his wife visited him in Tanga on April 8, 2026.
Morcase further explained that the officer had been granted permission to travel from Tanga to his duty station in Coast Region, and on April 10, 2026 he reported to the Regional Police Commander, who directed him to return to Chalinze and continue with his normal duties.
“The officer is not missing and is performing his duties as required,” he said.
The police commander also cautioned members of the public and media practitioners against spreading unverified information on social media, warning that such actions can create unnecessary panic and undermine public trust.
He said the police would take legal action against individuals or media outlets found disseminating false information.
Authorities have in recent years repeatedly warned against the spread of misinformation online, urging citizens to verify facts through official channels before sharing sensitive reports involving security agencies or public officials.
