Law and order disappeared from the streets of Zanzibar. Landowners and merchants were dragged from their houses and shops, looting and killing spread throughout Stone Town.
Sheria na amani zilikuwa hazipo katika mitaa ya Zanzibar. Walimiliki ardhi na wafanya biashara waliburutwa kutoka majumbani na madukani mwao, uporaji na mauaji yalienea mji mkongwe mzima.