This archive report was first published on 11 November 2019.
On November 11, 2019, a shocking incident occurred at the Shuhuda cemetery in Morogoro, Tanzania, where a man identified as Kingdoom was caught stealing crosses from graves.
According to eyewitnesses, Kingdoom was seen removing crosses from graves and stuffing them into a bag in the early hours of the morning. He was approached by workers who had come to dig a grave and was subsequently apprehended and beaten by the mob.
When questioned by police, Kingdoom explained that it was his first time stealing the crosses and that he intended to sell them to get money for food. He was arrested together with the cemetery's guard as the police continue with investigations.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents of Masavu, Morogoro, who have been complaining about missing crosses on graves. The area has been plagued by a series of incidents following the fatal oil tank explosion in August 2019, which claimed the lives of at least 60 people and injured 70 others.
