Abstract
Over the decades, Tanzania and the world have experienced an increase in crime commitment. These incidences are related to the availability and proliferation of small arms. The possession and widespread of small arms not only cause insecurity but also hinder national and community development. This paper reviewed the impact of small arms on social security in Tanzania. The reviewed data and literature indicated that, cattle rustling, murder and armed robbery are among the serious criminal offences with severe impact on social security in Tanzania. The paper recommended that, security is a collective responsibility, security organs and community at large must cooperate in combating small arms and crime to ensure national and community peace and security for sustainable development.
Highlights
There is a close relationship between global peace and security and economic, social and political wellbeing of the people (Gamba, 2005)
This paper reviewed the impact of small arms on social security in Tanzania
Still there is possession of legal and illegal small arms in the country which to the greater extent is associated with crime commitment
Summary
There is a close relationship between global peace and security and economic, social and political wellbeing of the people (Gamba, 2005). In Africa, the possession of small arms and their use in crime commitment has increased and becoming a threat to security and serious problem which is associated with among other things, a greater incident of violent death such as homicide, suicide, interpersonal violence, intimidation and criminality (UNDP, 2002) Due to this situation, on may, 2000 the Secretary General of African Union, Dr Salim Ahmed Salim emphasized the consequences of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons on peace process and human security. One among other reasons for the decrease was due to the recent government efforts in combating illegal possession of small arms
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