Joseph Isangura
The coffins of 15 victims who lost their lives in the tragic collapse of a building at Kariakoo market have arrived at Mnazi Mmoja grounds, where a farewell ceremony is set to take place.
The coffins were brought to the grounds at 1:34 PM, just seven minutes after Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa arrived at the venue at 1:27 PM. They were transported in several military vehicles, led by an ambulance with a wailing siren.
Upon arrival, the coffins were carried by soldiers in a special parade and placed at a designated area. Each coffin was accompanied by a single chair at its table, making a total of 15 chairs.
As the coffins were brought into the venue, grieving family members and mourners were overwhelmed with sorrow, crying uncontrollably.
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At the venue, Field Force Unit (FFU) officers managed the arrival and movement of families and other mourners, while municipal security officers (Mgambo) provided services, including distributing drinking water to attendees. Meanwhile, Red Cross personnel were on-site offering first aid assistance to some mourners.
The farewell ceremony is being led by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
