Summary
* The government has also been building barriers along rivers and lakes to protect citizens from crocodiles, alongside using drone technology to monitor wildlife movements.
By John Bera –Songwe : THE government of Tanzania has intensified its efforts to control dangerous and destructive wildlife in order to safeguard the well-being and security of citizens, particularly in villages bordering protected areas.
As part of this commitment, the government has constructed a specialized rapid response center in Guac Village, Songwe Region, aimed at addressing incidents involving aggressive and destructive animals, including elephants that encroach into human settlements.
Speaking after inspecting the center, the Chief Wildlife Officer from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr. Julius Kimaro, said that the government continues to strengthen the safety of people and their property in villages near protected areas by establishing rapid response wildlife ranger posts.
He noted that, in addition to constructing such centers in various regions across the country, the government has also taken other measures, including digging water ponds within protected areas to ensure wildlife have access to water without needing to venture outside their natural habitats.
Furthermore, Mr. Kimaro expressed that the government has been building barriers along rivers and lakes to protect citizens from crocodiles, alongside using drone technology to monitor wildlife movements.
Other steps include installing bee-hive fences and electric fencing, which have continued to enhance security in high-risk areas, according to him.
“Therefore, the presence of this center is part of ongoing inspections and reinforcement of facilities built across the country, with the goal of protecting citizens and their property so they may continue to live in peace and prosperity,” Mr. Kimaro said.
Earlier, Village Game Scout (VGS), Mr. Jeremia Konyembe thanked the government for the decision to build the center, stating that it will simplify the task of controlling dangerous and destructive wildlife.
“We commend the Ministry and Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, for constructing this center. Our work of controlling dangerous and destructive wildlife will now be much easier,” Konyembe said.
