Local media organs in Tanzania are reporting the arrests of some young men in connection to a gang rape incident that went viral on social media.
According to reports, Home Affairs Minister Hamad Masauni confirmed that some suspects have been apprehended but did not provide specific details.
The police in Tanzania initiated an investigation immediately following the widespread circulation of the video allegedly showing a gang rape, which has sparked nationwide outrage.
The disturbing footage, featuring a young woman assaulted by multiple men, began to surface online on Sunday.
Human rights organizations have been calling for swift action from the authorities.
In a statement, the police confirmed that their investigation is “progressing well,” but did not confirm any arrests.
They assured the public that more detailed information will be released once the legal process is complete and urged everyone to remain calm.
Authorities also requested the public to be cautious about sharing content online, emphasizing the importance of protecting the victim and her family from further harm.
The Legal and Human Rights Centre has urged President Samia Suluhu Hassan to publicly denounce the assault, warning that failure to address such issues could lead to their increase under the guise of authority abuse.
This incident is not isolated, as in 2019, several men were arrested in northeastern Tanzania following a series of gang rapes, according to local reports.
