Terror group attacked and burned Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU) killing two security guards and injuring two others.
According to eye witnesses, the mob wanted to kill students in the university as they banged on doors loudly before entering a room forcible and started a fire.
Initially the students thought the bang was something normal, but as they broke down the doors and entered the rooms it was realized something serious is happening.
One of the attackers had petrol can and poured those on the floor. Another attacker lighted it. Immediately after setting to fire the attackers left the university.
Owned by the North Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania and named after Rev. Sebastian Kolowa, the SEKOMU is located near the Kenyan border.
Kolowa was the diocese’s first African bishop.
Few days ago the Intergovernmental Authority of Development had several meetings and consultations to combat violent extremism in the country and also in other eastern African countries. Japan government as well as United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) supported the endeavor.
UNDP representative Rosa Malango said such measures should be given top priority.
Malango added the combat against violent extremism need to be recognized at the local and national levels, but it also requires a regional response.
She further mentioned youths in Africa are vulnerable and they can be easily recruited by extremist groups if they are not informed properly. They need to be well informed and well educated to lead a good life even during the bad times.
