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Conrad Mupesa
Mashonaland West Bureau
Rangers from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority have killed a stray lion suspected of being part of five lions that have been terrorising farming communities in Doma under Mhangura constituency since last month.

Doma area in Ward 1 Mhangura constituency shares a border with Chenanga Game Park where wild animals including elephants and lions usually stray into surrounding communities in Mashonaland West and Central.

Zimparks spokesperson, Mr Tinashe Farawo confirmed the capture.

“Our team from Doma Safari area has been reacting to reports of lions that have been causing problems in the adjacent farming areas since last week. Today (this Monday) they reported having shot and killed one female lion from a farm called Kentucky,” he said.

He said efforts to track and eliminate the other lions were on-going.

Last week, an unconfirmed number of cattle were reported to have been killed by the lions in Wards 1 and 2 in Mhangura.

Villagers are now living in fear of losing their lives after one was reported to have been attacked and injured by the lions.

Ward 2 Councillor, Lucky Machawira confirmed the attacks which have seen dozens of herd of cattle falling prey to the lions. “Lions are on a rampage killing cattle and goats. The most hit areas include Kismet, Mityana and Gravelote,” he said.