Fatshimetrie
The inhabitants of the village of Mboli, located in the territory of Bondo, are facing an alarming and tragic situation. Indeed, around 5 am on Thursday, October 24, a tragedy struck the community when one of theirs, the late Limo Mbele, lost his life following an attack by an elephant.
This pachyderm, a source of terror and desolation, regularly bursts into the village, sowing chaos in its path by destroying houses, fields and other property. This tragedy is unfortunately not an isolated case, since a year ago, two other people were attacked and injured by the same elephant.
The local population, plunged into fear and uncertainty, is sending a cry of distress to the competent authorities, in particular to the Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN) and its partners. The latter are called upon to act quickly to regulate the movement of animals in protected areas and to set up a system to keep this herd of elephants away from the village of Mboli.
It is important to emphasize that the history of this village is closely linked to the presence of elephants, the latter having taken a historic passage corridor at the very place where the community was established. The territory of Bondo, integrated into the Bili-Uélé hunting reserve, is thus at the heart of an ecosystem rich in biodiversity, but faced with the challenges of cohabitation between man and wildlife.
Faced with this tragic situation, it is imperative that concrete measures be taken to ensure the safety of the inhabitants of Mboli and put an end to the recurring attacks by these elephants. The protection of human life and the preservation of the ecological balance must be at the heart of the actions carried out by the competent authorities.
While awaiting an adequate response from the authorities concerned, the population of Mboli remains under constant threat from these wild animals, living in fear of a new tragedy. It is urgent that sustainable and effective solutions be put in place to guarantee the safety and well-being of all.
Joël Lembakasi