Colonel Vianney Kazarama, the M23's military spokesperson, insisted that these contributions are voluntary and show locals' appreciation at improved security, but some farmers claimed that failure to pay can result in higher fines or arrest. To back up their claims, M23 authorities invited Think Africa Press to speak to a local farmers' association.
Ameeleza kuwa mara nyingi vikosi vya ulinzi vya Tanzania vimekuwa vikifanya kazi kwa kufuata matakwa ya wanasiasa na kusahau mwongozo na maadili ya kazi yao, huku vikosi vya serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar vikifanya kazi bila ya kuwa na taaluma ya kutosha, na kwamba mafunzo hayo yatasaidia kuleta mabadiliko ya kiutendaji ndani ya vyombo hivyo vya ulinzi.