According to his party, Tundu Lissu, one of the most prominent opposition figures in Tanzania, was arrested on Monday, according to his party CHADEMA.
This occurred as the police sought to prevent a large protest in the business hub of Dar es Salaam..
“Police have arrested Chadema vice chairman Tundu Lissu at his home in Tegeta. A convoy of 11 vehicles took him away without stating to which police station they are going,” the Chadema party said on its X account.
More details shortly…