PCCB WORKER SHOT BY COLLEAGUE-RPC

An employee of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Dar es Salaam, Bhoke Ryoba, died at Muhimbili National Hospital yesterday after being shot by a co-worker at a get-together at a beach hotel in the city.

Temeke Regional Police Commander Engelbeth Kiondo confirmed the incident in a telephone interview, saying police have launched investigations into the matter. He said a 34-year-old resident of Mabibo in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam, is in police custody in connection with the incident.

Kiondo said Bhoke was shot by her workmate at around 7:30 pm at the hotel where the two and colleagues whose number he would not give were at a party.

Bhoke was immediately rushed to Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) but she died early yesterday, he noted, adding: “Immediately after the incident, the suspect surrendered at Chang’ombe Police Station… We are still interrogating him.”

Kiondo, who promised to release detailed information on the incident today, explained that the suspect told police he fired the pistol when trying to defend himself against thugs.

“We have dispatched a team of police officers to the scene of the shooting for more details. We expect them to submit a report this evening,” added the RPC.

PCCB Director General Dr Edward Hoseah confirmed that Bhoke died from a gunshot and that police investigations were in progress.

In a press statement issued by PCCB and signed by public relations officer Doreen Kapwani, Dr Hoseah said they have been receiving an avalanche of phone calls from people following the tragic incident.

“It is true that Bhoke has died from a gunshot. Police are working on the matter,” he said.