PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: crocodiles reported in Banjul North drainage systems
In a public statement, Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, Member for Banjul North and a resident of Tobacco Road, confirmed that he has formally engaged the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management to respond to the situation urgently. According to him, the wildlife authority has assured his office that a response team will be deployed to assess the affected areas and take necessary measures to address the threat. “We have received reports and visual confirmation of crocodiles in our drainage systems. This is a serious public safety risk,” he stated, adding that immediate intervention is expected. While awaiting the intervention, residents have been advised to take precautionary measures to avoid possible attacks or dangerous encounters. Authorities are urging the public to remain alert, especially when walking near open drains during early mornings, evenings and nighttime hours when crocodiles are believed to be more active. Parents and guardians have also been strongly advised to ensure close supervision of children and to prevent them from playing near gutters, stagnant water or flooded areas. In addition, residents are being called upon to stop dumping waste into drainage systems, as blocked drains contribute to stagnant water conditions that may attract wildlife and increase public health and safety risks. Members of the public have been encouraged to immediately report any sightings of crocodiles to the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management or the constituency office on +220 3461552 or +220 390 3511. Officials stress that maintaining clean and clear drainage systems is critical not only for flood control but also for preventing further wildlife intrusion into residential areas. Hon. Bah assured residents that he will continue to engage relevant authorities and provide timely updates as intervention efforts begin. “Banjul is our home. We must all work together to keep our streets safe,” he said. The situation has sparked concern across the city, with residents calling for swift action to ensure public safety and restore confidence in the drainage in Banjul.
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In a public statement, Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, Member for Banjul North and a resident of Tobacco Road, confirmed that he has formally engaged the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management to respond to the situation urgently.
According to him, the wildlife authority has assured his office that a response team will be deployed to assess the affected areas and take necessary measures to address the threat.
“We have received reports and visual confirmation of crocodiles in our drainage systems. This is a serious public safety risk,” he stated, adding that immediate intervention is expected.
While awaiting the intervention, residents have been advised to take precautionary measures to avoid possible attacks or dangerous encounters.
Authorities are urging the public to remain alert, especially when walking near open drains during early mornings, evenings and nighttime hours when crocodiles are believed to be more active.
Parents and guardians have also been strongly advised to ensure close supervision of children and to prevent them from playing near gutters, stagnant water or flooded areas.
In addition, residents are being called upon to stop dumping waste into drainage systems, as blocked drains contribute to stagnant water conditions that may attract wildlife and increase public health and safety risks.
Members of the public have been encouraged to immediately report any sightings of crocodiles to the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management or the constituency office on +220 3461552 or +220 390 3511.
Officials stress that maintaining clean and clear drainage systems is critical not only for flood control but also for preventing further wildlife intrusion into residential areas.
Hon. Bah assured residents that he will continue to engage relevant authorities and provide timely updates as intervention efforts begin.
“Banjul is our home. We must all work together to keep our streets safe,” he said.
The situation has sparked concern across the city, with residents calling for swift action to ensure public safety and restore confidence in the drainage in Banjul.
