Mwanza residents and the plight of crocodile attack
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At least 14 people from Buchosa Council in Sengerema District, Mwanza Region have been killed by crocodiles in Lake Victoria, seven others have been seriously injured leaving them with permanent disabilities.
Buchosa. At least 14 people from Buchosa Council in Sengerema District, Mwanza Region have been killed by crocodiles in Lake Victoria, seven others have sustained serious injuries that have left most of them with disabilities.
Speaking to The Citizen on the trend of the reptile attacks, Maisome Ward Executive Officer (Weo) Onesmo Daud said those incidents were recorded since 2016.
He said those injured include Busikimbi and Kagorogoro Primary School pupils who have been attacked when fetching water for domestic use.
The affected pupils are a Standard Four pupil Jafta Edward (14) and a Standard Three pupil at Busikimbi Primary School Yuve Majula (11).
“These pupils are now living with disabilities after being amputated on one leg each following the crocodile attacks,” he said.
Busikimbi Primary School head teacher Cosmas Mkoye said the two pupils had to be assisted materially in order to continue with their studies due to challenges they are getting in attending classes.
Koletaha Kajoro, is Jefta Edward’s grandmother, she is now forced to take the pupil to school after failing to purchase a wheel chair for her grandson.
“We are going through very difficult times after our legs were amputated. One of the challenges is walking to and from school, well-wishers should assist us,” said Jefta.
Lands and Natural Resources officer in Buchosa Council Aliko Ndile said permits have been requested for harvest of crocodile in Lake Victoria, cautioning citizens to avoid taking bath in the lake to prevent such attacks.
