For the past week, villagers near Ngonga in the Zambezi region’s Judea Lyaboloma constituency are reportedly living in fear because a pride of nine lions is believed to be loose and killing their livestock.
This is according to Judea Lyaboloma constituency councillor Divai Humphrey.
Humphrey on Sunday said the pride of lions were seen roaming around the villages of the Ngonga area in daylight.
“This matter has been reported to the nearest conservancy and other relevant authorities, however, I am made to understand that authorities have reluctant attitudes as efforts to get a comment from the relevant authorities proved futile by the time I attempted to contact them via telephone,” he said.
Humphrey described the situation as a serious concern, especially considering the children who walk to school in the early morning hours.
He urged residents to take necessary the precautions as lions cannot be tamed and are wild animals with natural instincts.
They can cause injuries or fatalities, said Humphrey.
He called for collective help to assist the community of Ngonga.
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