Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Govt anti-poaching drive gets boost



 By Lusekelo Philemon
24th March 2015

 
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu
The government has received five fully-equipped Toyota Land Cruiser motor vehicles, 50 AK47 guns, 50 magazines and ammunition to boost the fight against poaching in the country’s game parks.

The multimillion shillings facilities were received on Sunday by the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Lazaro Nyalandu, at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA).

Speaking during a brief function, Nyalandu said the equipment will boost the government’s anti-poaching efforts.

He said the facilities were donated by a Good Samaritan who did not want to be known even in his country.

“These sophisticated facilities will be used by game rangers in the Wildlife Division to scale up anti-poaching efforts,” the minister said. He said arrangements were underway to get approval on their use before taking them to the site.

“We are well-placed to ensure Tanzania’s wild animals are protected for the benefit of current and future generations. I am happy to see these facilities because they are sophisticated,” remarked the minister.

Meanwhile, the Northern Zone officer of the Anti-poaching unit, Rajab Nyoni, said the new weapons have motivated them in the anti-poaching drive.
The Anti-poaching Unit manager, Michael Msopa, commended the minister for getting the sponsor who provided them with the weapons.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN


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