KILIMANJARO, June 2 -- THE Tanzania Police Force has declared zero tolerance for any individuals or groups that may attempt to incite or engage in acts of violence during the upcoming General Elections scheduled for later this year.

The firm warning was issued by the Head of Operations and Training in the Tanzania Police Force, Commissioner of Police (CP) Awadhi Juma Haji, over the weekend while officiating the closing ceremony of a junior leadership training for sergeants held at the Tanzania Police School (TPS) in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region.

CP Haji assured the public that the police force is fully prepared to guarantee peace, order and fairness throughout the entire electoral process—from campaigns to election day and the post-e...