EDITOR
A 45-year-old man, Albert Nahaba, a resident of Rwebikwato Cell, Kiyagala Parish in Kahungye Subcounty, Kamwenge District, was tragically killed by an elephant from Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM in Kyenyabutongo Cell, Kibimbiri Parish, Kihihi Subcounty. Nahaba had been guarding his tomato garden against thieves and wild animals when he was attacked.
Nelson Natukunda, the LC3 chairperson of Kibimbiri Subcounty, expressed concern over the persistent threat posed by wild animals from Queen Elizabeth National Park, which frequently endanger residents and destroy crops. He noted that while the government has begun fencing parts of the park in Kanungu, the section near the Ntungwa River bordering Rukungiri remains unfenced, allowing animals to stray into communities. He urged the government to compensate affected families and farmers.
Residents report frequent disturbances from elephants, lions, leopards, and crocodiles. Frustrated by the ongoing danger, they gathered at the scene, warning that they might take matters into their own hands if no action is taken to protect them.
Police from Kanungu Central Police Station responded promptly, and the body of Albert Nahaba was taken to Kihihi Health Center IV mortuary for a postmortem examination as relatives prepare for burial.
