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Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhair were detained while witnessing a Tanzanian opposition trial

According to the activist, they were handcuffed, blindfolded and later subjected to cruel torture

Mwangi was allegedly forced into a painful position, beaten, gagged, and verbally interrogated about his presence

Activist Boniface Mwangi has opened up about the horrific treatment he received during his alleged detention in Tanzania.

Boniface Mwangi in hospital bed in April 2024. Photo: Boniface Mwangi.

Source: Instagram

Mwangi had gone to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to witness the treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu.

His four-day disappearance prompted his wife, Njeri, and fellow activists to launch a media campaign, eventually leading to his discovery, abandoned in Ukunda.

Ugandan human rights defender and lawyer Agather Atuhair was also detained with him.

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What happened during Boniface Mwangi's detention?

Speaking about the experience, he cried and painted a sorry picture; something you would never wish to happen to your worst enemy.

According to Mwangi, they were made to remove their clothes and then bound them in a humiliating and painful position with their legs suspended in the air.

"I was handcuffed and blindfolded. They told me to strip n*aked. After that, they removed the handcuffs. Then I was grabbed by about four men. They lifted me so fast. Before they lifted me up, they put some gloves on my hands. Then they lifted me up and after that they put us in a position where my legs are up and they started hitting my feet.

The activist revealed that they muffled his cries by putting something in his mouth and played gospel music loudly in the car to mask the sounds.

The captors interrogated him several times, accusing him of coming to destabilise Tanzania.

Boniface Mwangi narrates horrific detention experience. Photo: Boniface Mwangi.

Source: Facebook

Mwangi was then subjected to a disturbing and invasive assault. It was a sad story to tell, and the activist broke down while narrating the experience.

"They put something in my mouth so I couldn't cry. They had also opened the car and put some gospel music on to sing in the background. They then started asking as questions: why are you here? Why are you coming to destabilise our country? Then a certain guy put lubricant in my a*nus and started inserting objects," he said and got overwhelmed and started crying.

Netizens react to Boniface Mwangi's story:

Kwambai Fay:

"What in the actual freak was that?? So sorry Boni, may you recover well and find justice asap."

Cindy Murutu:

"Justice for Boni! Are there still any Tanzanians in Kenya after this ordeal?"

Vikki Dotto

"OMG! This is so inhumane. I pray for justice."

Big Griffins:

"We need Justice."

Boniface Mwangi airlifted to Nairobi in wheelchair

On Thursday, May 22, Boniface Mwangi was flown from Mombasa to Nairobi for urgent medical treatment after his release from detention.

Visibly frail, Mwangi was wheeled into the terminal with the help of allies who had come to support him.

In a brief statement to journalists, the activist alleged that he was tortured by Tanzanian authorities during his detention under President Samia Suluhu?s administration.

Source: TUKO.co.ke