Ally Of Tanzania's Former President Jailed 30 Years For Robbery

In Tanzania, a former District Commissioner, Lengai Ole Sabaya and three others, have been sentenced to 30 years in prison after they were convicted of armed robbery.

They were found guilty on all three counts with each handed a 30-year jail term, that will run concurrently.

The Arusha Resident Magistrate’s Court had earlier on Friday, October 15 convicted Sabaya and three co-accused of armed robbery.

Senior Resident Magistrate Odira Amworo said the court was satisfied that the prosecution has proved armed robbery charges against them and has convicted them.

During mitigation, prosecution asked court to sentence them to a minimum of 30 years in prison.

Sabaya was a known ally of former President John Pombe Magufuli who died earlier this year of heart complications.

Local media outlets have reported that Sabaya is considering appealing the ruling of the court.