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The following is an update to the WAN article posted this morning about six lions who were found dead due to suspected poisoning in Ishash sector Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda on Friday.
Today, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) released statement announces that four people have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of six lions. The organization advised that 26-year-old Brian Ampurira, 49-year-old Tumuhir Vincent, 40-year-old Aliye Robert and 68-year-old Miliango Davi were arrested last night during a joint operation organized by UWA, UPDF, and the police in Kyanyabutongo Village, Rusorosa Rural Municipality, Kihihi Sub District, Kanungu District.
According to UWA, the suspects took the security team to a location where three lion heads were found hidden in a tree and a fourth was buried. Terrible, but 15 legs were found under the same tree. The suspects said they dropped one leg in the park.
On a banana plantation, three bottles of the chemical commonly known as Furadan and a two-liter canister of lion fat were found. Two spears, one panga and one hunting net were found hidden in the garden of Tumuhir Vincent’s house.
On Monday evening, the UWA received reliable information about individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of lions. A joint UPDF, police and UWA operation that culminated in the arrest of four suspects. The suspects will be prosecuted in the Ugandan courts.
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Uganda Wildlife Authority announced the heartbreaking weekend news that six lions were found dead and dismembered Friday night at Ishash sector Queen Elizabeth National Park. The area is famous for its tree-climbing lions.
According to statement through UWA, dead vultures have also been found near the carcasses of dead lions, suggesting that the animals were most likely poisoned by unknown people.
Sadly, this is not the first time lions have killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park. IN April 2018, 11 lviv were found dead after suspected poisoning. A similar situation occurred in May 2010 what led to death five lions.
A team of investigators is currently working with the Kanungu District Police. Given that some parts of the lions’ bodies are missing, authorities believe the killings are linked to the illegal wildlife trade.
UWA strongly condemns the illegal killing of wild animals, which not only negatively affects tourism across the country, but also generates income that supports conservation and community work in protected areas.
Tourism was a large source of foreign exchange earnings for a country that contributed almost 10% of GDP and 23% of total foreign exports. Natural tourism contributes U.S. dollar $ 1.6 billion to the economy and also contributes to the well-being of communities surrounding protected wilderness areas.
As previously reported by WAN, there are only approximate 20,000 Lviv staying in the African desert.
IN Uganda Wildlife Authority said they will continue to strengthen the protection of lions and other wildlife across the country.
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