Former Tanzanian MP abducted

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Tanzanian businessman and former member of parliament for the ruling CCM party was seized by unidentified men in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the regional commissioner said.

Mohammad Dewji, the owner and president of the multibillion dollar revenue Mohammad Enterprises Tanzania Ltd (METL Group), was seized as he arrived for a morning workout at a hotel. Dar es Salaam regional commissioner Paul Makonda said the businessman was kidnapped by two men as he entered the hotel. (Reuters)