Dodoma Regional Police Commander transferred due to inflammatory remarks about a gang rape victim.

Dodoma Regional Police Commander, Theopista Mallya, was transferred after her comments on a gang rape victim sparked public outrage. Mallya linked the woman to sex work and suggested the perpetrators might have been intoxicated, leading to an investigation into the remarks. Tanzania's national police force apologized for the comments, and the exact duration of the commander's transfer is unclear.

August 19, 2024
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