A statement released by the Directorate
of Communication from the State house said President Magufuli has
directed the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism to ensure the
involved culprits are caught and brought to justice.
He moreover promised that his government
will continue with efforts against anti-poaching to reserve the
wildlife. “I personally support the fight against poaching in our game
reserves and national parks.
Also I urge various stakeholders not to
be discouraged by the incident and instead let us join hands against the
poachers” said the President in the statement. The previous report by
the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism to the public said five
suspects were held in connection with the incident to assist
investigation.
Also the Tanzania National Parks
(Tanapa) cautioned that these people are heavily armed with
sophisticated military weapons used for illegal poaching of elephants in
our conservation areas hence mass efforts from all stakeholders mostly
the citizens are crucial for the success of the mission.
On the same issue the Minister for
Tourism and Natural Resources, Prof Jumanne Maghembe stressed that it
was high time major anti poaching operations are conducted on national
parks and game reserves especially in those areas bordering villages as
some poachers may pose as residents.
The president has sent his condolences
to the British embassy for the lost citizen pilot Gower who was
providing his services for anti- poaching service in the country. Gower
has been working in Tanzania for seven years.
The incident which caught the attention
of many international media and organisations took place over the
weekend when Roger was flying the helicopter and his co-pilot, Mr Nicky
Bester and game security officer were badly injured. Three elephants
were found killed by the poachers.
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