Dar es Salaam, Oct. 11 -- HARDLY three days after President John Magufuli talked tough against rustling in Rukwa Region, Police in Laela Police District, Sumbawanga District Council have arrested Laela Ward Livestock Officer on allegation of conniving in cattle rustling in several incidences.

Emmanuel Tluway was arrested Wednesday by police after allegedly stealing two cattle and slaughtering one for meat stocked in his butchery for sale.

Cattle rustling is rampant in Rukwa region, a situation that prompted Home Affairs Minister Kangi Lugola last week to remove Laela Police District Officer Commanding District (OCD) and other three senior officers for inaction.

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