MAGUFULI'S FIERCE CRITIC FLOWN TO NAIROBI FOR TREATMENT AFTER BEING SHOT.

- Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been flown to Nairobi for specialised treatment

- Lissu had been shot by unknown assailants and is said to be in critical condition

- Lissu is a strong critic of President Magufuli and belongs to the CHADEMA party

Tanzania’s opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been airlifted to Nairobi for specialized treatment.

Lissu was shot several times by unknown assailants close to his home on Thursday, September 7, while he was on his way to Parliament in Dodoma.

The assailants are believed to have been in a white Nissan when they attacked the CHADEMA party leader.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Photo: Nation.

“Lissu suffered multiple gunshot wounds. We strongly condemn this attack and are closely monitoring his condition,” said the CHADEMA spokesman, Tumaini Makene.

Following the attack, Magufuli took to social media to send Lisuu get well wishes as he called for investigations into the terrible attack.

Assailants sprayed Lissu's car with bullets. He was rushed to a hospital. He was later airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment. Photos: Facebook, Yassin Juma.

Tanzania President John Magufuli greeting opposition leader Raila Odinga during a past visit to Kenya. Photo: Nation.

Lissu is one of President John Magufuli’s most fierce critics, and because of this, he has been arrested on occasion and now has 12 cases in court filed against him.