In a recent incident that has stirred up controversy and raised questions about wildlife conservation, a hippopotamus and its calf were killed by local fishermen and farmers in Yauri, Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria. The event, which took place over several weeks, has brought to light the complex challenges of human-wildlife coexistence in the region. The Incident The hunt for the hippopotamus began after it reportedly killed a guard at the Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, on September 22. The animal had also injured another fisherman and was causing significant damage to local farmlands. The Chairman … Continue reading Deadly Hippo Hunt in Nigeria Ignites Debate Over Wildlife Conservation and Community Safety