Tanzania: Govt Announces Two-Month Illegal Firearms Amnesty
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has announced a two-month amnesty for people possessing firearms illegally, giving them an opportunity to voluntarily surrender the weapons without facing prosecution.
Dodoma — The Tanzanian government has launched a two-month amnesty campaign for illegal firearm possession, taking effect on September 1 and running through October 31. The initiative, announced by Home Affairs Minister Patrobas Katambi, aims to remove illegal firearms from communities and prevent their use in criminal activities.
The amnesty allows individuals to voluntarily surrender their illegal weapons without facing prosecution, providing surrender points at police stations, local government offices, and ward executive offices. If a person continues to possess an illegal firearm after the amnesty expires, they will be subject to legal action. The campaign, led by the Tanzania Police Force in collaboration with other security and defense organs, will also involve the media and other stakeholders to raise public awareness.
Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura emphasized that the amnesty is an additional tool to prevent firearms from being used in crime, complementing ongoing police operations. Tanzania has been actively ratifying and implementing regional and international agreements to strengthen its legal and operational systems for controlling firearms.
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