MARA: FOUR people have been arraigned before the Musoma District Resident Magistrate’s Court, facing charges of involvement in the theft of an ambulance, an incident reported to have occurred on October 25, 2025, in Musoma Municipality, Mara Region.
The accused are Goodluck Chacha (26), a driver and resident of Tarime in Mara Region; Karume Kihedu (26), a motor vehicle mechanic and resident of Arusha; as well as Said Ramadhani and Elias Joackim, both residents of Arusha.
The suspects were brought before the court and had their charges read out before the Resident Magistrate In-Charge, Hadija Masala. During the proceedings, Magistrate Masala directed State Attorney Michael Kayombo to read the charges and instructed the accused not to enter any plea, as the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the case.
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The prosecution, led by State Attorney Kayombo, stated that the accused are facing charges of economic sabotage, leading a criminal gang, and theft. He added that investigations are still ongoing and requested the court to set another date for mention of the case.
Due to the court’s lack of jurisdiction to hear the matter, Magistrate Masala adjourned the case until February 25, 2026, when it will be mentioned again.
All the accused have been remanded in custody until that date.