A group calling itself Concerned community members of Jaabu community in Wanchiki in the Chereponi district in the North East Region is commending the police in Chereponi for arresting one of the suspects in the February chieftaincy dispute in the area that led to the killing of four persons.

It could be recalled that on February 23, 2023, there was a clash at Wanchiki community in the Chereponi district over chieftaincy dispute.

The chief of Wanchiki enskinned a chief for the Jaabu community which resulted in a dispute where four persons were killed.

“We wish to strongly commend the Chereponi District Police for the swift manner in which they handled the tip-off leading to the arrest of this killer and thief. We have confidence that enough evidence has been provided in this case and that the police shall use him as a primary source to aid investigations leading to the arrest and prosecution of the rest of the perpetrators. This would bring justice to the lost souls of Abdul-Samed and 3 others,” the group in a statement said.

The police intervened to restore peace in the area to carry on with investigations.

On April 18, 2023, the biological son of the chief of Wanchiki was arrested by the Chereponi police for alleged possession of the mobile phone of one of the deceased persons.

He was arrested in Chereponi when he offered the phone for sale. A tip-off was given to the Chereponi police leading to the arrest of the suspect.

The group therefore commends the police for the swift action taken and hopes that the arrest of the suspect will lead to the arrest of the other culprits.

The group is therefore demanding justice for the deceased and hopes that the police will do a good job by using him as a strong evidence.