ACT-Wazalendo has revealed that medical reports of Abdul Nondo, the party’s Youth Wing Chairperson showed a high level of toxicity something that the party fears the youth leader might have been poisoned by his abductors.
According to the statement, medical experts are yet to determine whether the poison resulted from physical torture or was intentionally administered during Nondo’s abduction.
“Doctors have reported that Abdul Nondo’s body shows a significant level of poison. It remains unclear whether this was due to the effects of physical assault or if he was deliberately poisoned by his captors,” said Philibert Macheyeki, the party’s Secretary for Information and Publicity.
The statement added: “Currently, Chairman Abdul Nondo’s condition remains critical. His hands are swollen, and he is experiencing severe pain throughout his body. However, doctors are working tirelessly to stabilize his health and restore him to normalcy.”
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Nondo has been receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam since his abduction in the early hours of December 1, 2024. He was kidnapped by unknown individuals in the early hours of December 1, 2024, at the Magufuli Bus Terminal in Mbezi, Dar es Salaam, shortly after arriving from Kigoma, where he had been mobilizing support for ACT-Wazalendo in the recently concluded local government elections.
Witnesses reported a commotion during the abduction, which led to some of Nondo’s belongings, including a bag and a notebook, being left behind.
According to Nondo, his abductors blindfolded him, tied his hands with ropes, and subjected him to physical torture. After enduring hours of abuse, he was abandoned at Coco Beach that evening. With assistance from a group of motorcyclists, Nondo managed to reach ACT-Wazalendo’s headquarters in Magomeni, where he was immediately taken to Aga Khan Hospital for medical attention.
In a press briefing, police spokesperson David Misime confirmed that a man fitting Nondo’s description had been forcibly taken by individuals in a white Land Cruiser bearing registration number T 249 CMV. Investigations revealed discrepancies in the vehicle’s registration, as the plate was linked to a different car owned by a man named Deogratius Beda. Police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the culprits.
Nondo’s abduction has reignited fears about the growing trend of politically motivated kidnappings in Tanzania. ACT-Wazalendo has highlighted that this is not an isolated incident, referencing the recent abduction of opposition youth activist Deusdedith Soka in August 2024. Soka and his colleagues were reportedly lured to a police station under false pretenses and have not been seen since.
The case has sparked widespread concern, with ACT-Wazalendo calling for justice and swift action to apprehend the perpetrators, as well as demanding greater accountability to prevent similar incidents in the future.
