Nkange lions outfox hunters, wildlife officers

The lions, estimated to number up to 10, killed 25 cows, 17 goats and six donkeys, causing losses of about P116,000 within a one month period in the area. The lions imposed an unofficial curfew as villagers cowered in fear for their lives.

The Department of Wildlife responded by dispatching the veterinary officers, together with a professional hunter from Charles Hill to track down the lions. Wildlife department  deputy director, Rexboy Mokandla told Mmegi that the search was called off on Monday after their efforts bore no fruit in the past two weeks.