In Yauri town, Kebbi State, local fishermen successfully hunted down a female hippopotamus that had been terrorizing the area. The hunt was carried out on the orders of the Kebbi State Governor, following the tragic death of a staff member of the Emir of Yauri, Zayyanu Abdullahi.
The hippo had caused concern in the community after it killed one of the Emir’s staff and a local farmer. Acting on these incidents, the Emirate mobilized about 40 fishermen from the area, armed with bows and arrows, to track down and kill the dangerous animal. After a prolonged search along the River Niger, the fishermen finally subdued the animal.
Videos circulating online captured the moment when the hippopotamus was killed and later transported to the Palace of the District Head of Gungu, Kasimu Aliyu. There, it was slaughtered, and its meat distributed among the villagers as a gesture of relief and celebration.
The event has sparked considerable attention, with many discussing the bravery of the local fishermen and the symbolic importance of distributing the meat to the community after the threat was neutralized.
This incident highlights both the dangers posed by wildlife to local communities and the collective effort required to ensure their safety. The fishermen’s successful hunt brought an end to a period of fear and loss for the residents of Yauri, as they now begin to recover from the tragic events that led to the hippo’s demise.
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