Naparama Spiritual Leader Arrested in Cabo Delgado
- The Arrest of Régulo (chief) Muiko has heightened tensions after a massacre of militiamen in Messanja - Jihadist insurgents are continuing their offensive in southern Cabo Delgado, torching more buildings By Celestino Carlos Chiúre (MOZTIMES) – Police on Thursday arrested Régulo (chief) Muiko, from the Katapua headquarters administrative post, who is regarded as the […]
- The Arrest of Régulo (chief) Muiko has heightened tensions after a massacre of militiamen in Messanja
- Jihadist insurgents are continuing their offensive in southern Cabo Delgado, torching more buildings
By Celestino Carlos
Chiúre (MOZTIMES) – Police on Thursday arrested Régulo (chief) Muiko, from the Katapua headquarters administrative post, who is regarded as the spiritual leader of the Naparama peasant militia in Chiúre district, in southern part of Cabo Delgado province.
According to local sources, the arrest is linked to the massacre of Naparama members during a clash with Islamist insurgents in the village of Messanja last Sunday. However, there are fears that the detention could trigger community violence due to growing anger among militiamen and their supporters.
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