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Officials Respond to Hippo Invasion in Tolomedzi

In a swift response to the recent hippopotamus invasion in Tolomedzi, a fishing community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, officials from the Wildlife Division, the Forestry Commission, and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) have visited the area to assess the situation and offer support. The unexpected arrival of the large mammals has triggered serious safety concerns among residents. Adom News had earlier reported on the potential danger these hippos pose to both lives and property. During the visit, Wildlife Division Manager Alfred Kofi Barah stressed the importance of understanding hippopotamus behavior. He explained that although hippos are often seen as calm animals, they are highly territorial and can become aggressive when they feel threatened. Residents voiced fears for their safety, livestock, and crops after several hippos were spotted wandering near homes and farmlands. Some expressed […]

Ahmad August 13, 2025