Kenya Wildlife Service officers in Ijara sub-county, Garissa, last night gunned down a hyena that had strayed into Gumarey village, Terrabora location, Masalani division causing great fear and anxiety among residents.

Confirming the incident to KNA, Ijara Kenya Wildlife Service Warden Mr. Adan Alio said the animal invaded the village at around 9. pm following which fearful residents alerted his office.

‘A rogue hyena invaded Gumarey at around 2100hrs causing distress among villagers. We rushed to the scene immediately and eliminated the hyena after a tip-off from members of the public,’ Mr Alio said.

Alio thanked area residents for being vigilant and alerting the Service urging them to continue supporting the KWS in order to evade human/wildlife conflicts.

‘Please continue alerting us whenever you spot straying wild animals so that timely action is taken to protect human lives and properties,’ he urged.

On his part Ijara acting deputy County commissioner Mr. Dubat Mohamed commended the Gumarey residents for reporting the hyena incident to KWS instead of taking the law into their hands and killing it.

He likewise commended Ijara KWS office for acting swiftly before the animal caused havoc in the village.

Source: Kenya News Agency