Katoto Kadogo
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One of the most senior officers in the Tanzania Police Force is now under scrutiny for alleged police brutality against opposition members.
Commissioner of Police Awadhi Juma Haji, who oversees operations and training, has come into the public spotlight following accusations of police violence during the arrest of opposition figures in Mbeya on Sunday at a prohibited youth rally.
CP Haji personally led the rapid operation that resulted in the detention of hundreds of CHADEMA party leaders and their supporters. More than 500 people were arrested in the police crackdown, which took place in several towns and cities.
Buses and personal vehicles carrying CHADEMA leaders and supporters heading to Mbeya for the planned opposition rally on International Youth Day were intercepted at police roadblocks.
During the operation, CHADEMA leaders claimed they were subjected to brutal assaults by the police.
CP Awadhi Juma Haji
On February 2, 2022, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, appointed Awadhi Juma Haji as the Commissioner of Police in Zanzibar.
Prior to this appointment, on January 31, 2022, President Samia promoted him from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Commissioner of Police.
Commissioner of Police Awadhi Juma Haji, who oversees operations and training, has come into the public spotlight following accusations of police violence during the arrest of opposition figures in Mbeya on Sunday at a prohibited youth rally.
CP Haji personally led the rapid operation that resulted in the detention of hundreds of CHADEMA party leaders and their supporters. More than 500 people were arrested in the police crackdown, which took place in several towns and cities.
Buses and personal vehicles carrying CHADEMA leaders and supporters heading to Mbeya for the planned opposition rally on International Youth Day were intercepted at police roadblocks.
During the operation, CHADEMA leaders claimed they were subjected to brutal assaults by the police.
CP Awadhi Juma Haji
BUT WHO IS COMMISSIONER AWADHI JUMA HAJI?
Commissioner Awadhi Juma Haji (CP) currently serves as the Commissioner of Operations and Training for the Tanzania Police Force.On February 2, 2022, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, appointed Awadhi Juma Haji as the Commissioner of Police in Zanzibar.
Prior to this appointment, on January 31, 2022, President Samia promoted him from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Commissioner of Police.
FROM JOINING THE FORCE TO BEING APPOINTED COMMISSIONER IN ZANZIBAR
Awadhi Juma Haji joined the Tanzania Police Force on April 1, 1993, and rose through various ranks until he reached the rank of ACP, which he held until January 31, 2022. During his service, he held several key positions, including:- Prosecutor
- Officer-in-Charge (OCS) – Oysterbay Police Station
- Head of Traffic Police – Ilala Police Region
- Head of Traffic Police – Kinondoni
- Head of Traffic Police – Dar es Salaam Special Zone (ZTO)
- First Staff Officer – Temeke Police Region
- Police Commander – Urban West Region
- Police Commander – Kagera Region (Position he held until Zanzibar Appointment)