Yankari Quarterly Report April-June 2015

YANKARI GAME RESERVE
WCS QUARTERLY REPORT: APRIL-JUNE 2015
Report Prepared By: Nachamada Geoffrey
SUMMARY
This report describes the law enforcement efforts and ranger patrols supervised by WCS in
Yankari Game Reserve for the period April to June 2015. A total of forty-eight camping
patrols were completed by rangers during the period covering a total distance of 4,136 km.
Fifty people were arrested for various offences (four hunters, thirty seven grazers, two wildfruit gatherers, five fishermen and two people for collecting leaves of borassus tree).
Elephant crop raiding continues to represent a major problem for Yankari although we have
managed to reduce cattle grazing inside the reserve through a zero tolerance policy. The
important Guruntun Bridge was burnt down, presumably by poachers. A new patrol vehicle
donated by A.P.Leventis Conservation Foundation was delivered to help with protection
activities. Seven rangers were attacked by Fulani grazers with bows and arrows while on
patrol but fortunately did not sustain any injury. Basic ranger training of 27 rangers was
completed by ‘Conservation Outcomes’. One elephant carcass was recorded. The main
problem facing Yankari is the shortage of funds to organize more patrols and to repair the
road network.
Rangers with WCS Country Director at the end of the basic ranger training course by Conservation Outcomes
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
All ranger patrols at Yankari Game Reserve are currently based on the CyberTracker
monitoring program, this year 2015 we plan to implement the new SMART software. For
reasons of personal safety rangers are only permitted to go on patrol provided that they are
equipped with a functional firearm and sufficient ammunition. This new standard has
reduced attacks on rangers by poachers but severely limits the number of patrols that can be
organized at any one time. Notwithstanding, a total of 48 patrols were organized during this
period (see Appendices 1 and 2 for more details). However, Map 1 clearly shows that some
areas of the reserve did not receive any protection at all this quarter. There is an urgent
need to increase the number of patrols to cover all areas of the reserve.

Ranger training was fully completed. The training was led by Zambian national
Roberston Chingwenembe and Kenyan national Mike Ndiema from Conservation
Outcomes. The intensive training lasted for 30 days. All Yankari rangers underwent
a pre-selection exercise and the top 46 rangers were selected to start the training.
The standard was rigorous, and only 27 rangers successfully completed the course.
At the end of the training, certificates were presented to graduating rangers by the
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture who represented the
Bauchi State Governor at a formal passing-out parade. By the last day of the
training, WCS paid every trainee a sum training allowance of N10,000.

Elephant crop raiding was a major problem. There were reports of elephants raiding
farms in Dan, Dagudi, Yelwan Duguri, Gum, Sharam, Shaffa, Nasira, Gaji-Gamu,
Duguri, and Mainamaji. We visited some of the affected areas to express our
empathy about the menace so as to mitigate the anger in them and to prevent
reprisal attacks.

Lack of maintenance of the road network within the reserve over recent years has
resulted in massive deterioration such that many roads and bridges are now
impassable. The poor nature of the roads within the reserve makes it extremely
difficult to carryout efficient patrols. Furthermore the lack of reliable patrol vehicles
makes protection extremely difficult. The poor state of the road network is also
affecting tourism. Patrol vehicles can only drive through a fraction of the reserve;
many of the experienced poachers understand the situation of our roads and bridges
so they strategically do their poaching in areas where they know that it will be very
difficult for rangers to get them. The situation of the road increases pressure on the
limited vehicles available for patrol. Our vehicles break down very often which not
only increases cost and burden of maintenance but affects efficiency and
productivity.

Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between WCS and
Bauchi State Government is faced with great challenges due to lack of transfer of
funds from Bauchi State Government to WCS. As it is now, WCS runs all protection
and law enforcement activities with its limited resources.
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
Seven rangers were attacked by Fulani grazers with bows and arrows while on patrol
around the southern part of the reserve and rangers had to shoot back for self
defence. We reported the case to the police but police arrested our rangers and kept
them in custody for over ten days until the governor intervened before they were
released.

We have sustained sending out four teams on camping patrol each week, a
significant achievement with the limited funds and resources available.
Guruntun Bridge burnt by poachers, provides vital access to the southern sector of the reserve
PATROL STRATEGY AND CAMPING PATROL SCHEDULE
The current patrol strategy is limited by the number of firearms and vehicles available.
Ranger safety is paramount and every single ranger who goes on patrol must carry a
serviceable firearm and sufficient ammunition is strictly enforced. Currently, we can only
organize four camping patrols each week. Although this is a big improvement compared to
when only one patrol per week could be organized, it is still not sufficient. WCS continues to
look at ways in which the police based at Wikki can be used to help support patrols,
unfortunately they are reluctant to participate on camping patrols and there are insufficient
resources available to support both camping and daily patrols.
Four teams consisting of six-seven rangers per team are sent out on camping patrol each
week. There are no fixed camping locations, instead rangers continuously change their
overnight location both to increase the area covered but also to minimize the risk of the
camp being discovered by poachers and attacked. Due to insufficient firearms and vehicles,
rangers based at the ranger stations on the edge of the reserve are no longer allowed to go
on patrol. This is necessary to avoid further loss of life by rangers. Appendix 1 summarizes
the patrol data for the quarter.
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Hippo taken from the Magama confluence
PATROL EFFORT
In Map 1, the darker part of the grid map indicates areas that have been more frequently
patrolled, the grey portion represent areas that were less patrolled while the un-shaded parts
of the grid represents areas that were not patrolled. Some areas of the reserve were not
patrolled at all, leaving hunters free to operate in these areas without fear of arrest.
However, the area coverage has improved compared to the previous quarter.
Map 1: Patrol Coverage April-June 2015
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ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
This quarter elephant activity recorded was concentrated around the central and northwestern parts of the reserve (see Map 2 below). One elephant carcass was recorded. The
elephant might have died of natural causes as there was no sign of gunshot or injury.
Elephant crop raiding incidences were reported around Dan, Nasira, Mainamaji, Dagudi,
Gum, Sharam, Gaji-Gamu, Shaffa, Duguri, and Yelwan-Duguri communities. A ranger team
was kept constantly around these communities. Sometimes more teams were sent when
the situation is worse.
Meeting with village heads & farmers to verify recent crop damage by marauding elephants
Shooting practice, perhaps the most important aspect of the ranger training.
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Map 2: Fresh Elephant Activity Recorded by All Ranger Patrols April-June 2015
Farmers demonstrating crops destroyed by elephants
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LION CONSERVATION
There were several lion sightings recorded, more around the centre and a few scattered (see
Map 3 below). There were frequent reports of lion roaring around Wikki.
Map 3: Fresh Lion Activity April-June 2015
ALL OTHER MAMMAL SIGHTINGS
Various other large mammals were sighted within the reserve (see Map 4 below) including
baboons, waterbuck, roan antelope, buffalo, hartebeest, patas monkey, tantalus monkey,
bushbuck and warthog.
Hartebeest taken with camera-trap
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Map 4: Location of All Other Mammal Sightings April-June 2015
HUNTING EVIDENCE
Hunting signs recorded this quarter are shown in Map 5 below. We believe that poaching
activity has reduced but remains a significant problem. With very limited resources available
we maintained the current patrol strategy which targets vulnerable areas rather than try to
cover the entire reserve. This strategy has also enabled us to focus more attention on the
remaining elephants.
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Map 5: Hunting Evidence
LIVESTOCK GRAZING
The frequency of cattle grazing inside the reserve has reduced. However this remains a
huge issue and a growing long-term problem that requires attention from government for a
more sustainable solution. Zero tolerance towards cattle found inside the reserve has
proved to be effective reducing the number of cattle sighted. However enforcing a zero
tolerance policy is difficult with limited resources (vehicles and firearms) and it has been
difficult to combat grazing and poaching at the same time. Seven rangers were attacked by
Fulani grazers with bows and arrows while on patrol around the southern part of the reserve.
Rangers had to shoot back for self defence. We reported the case to the police but police
arrested our rangers and kept them in custody for over ten days until the governor
intervened before they were released. We believe that some of the grazers are getting
support from some of the local chiefs who claim that over the years they have lost
confidence in the management because they have not been supported either through small
contracts to repair boundary and patrol tracks or any other means.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fifty people were arrested for various offences (four poachers, thirty seven grazers, two wildfruit gatherers, five fishermen and two people for collecting leaves of borassus tree). See
Appendix 3 below for more details. Most of the Fulani herders arrested were under age and
cannot be sent to jail. These fines are relatively small for Fulani herdsmen and do not serve
as an effective deterrent against illegal livestock grazing within the reserve. The Yankari
special protection law dating from 1989 which specifies that anyone arrested inside Yankari
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goes to prison for six months, without any option of fine. If implemented, this law would
serve as a more effective deterrent against illegal livestock grazing and would reduce the
need to shoot cows. However there are many who would likely not want to see this law
implemented.
RANGER TRAINING
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Yankari rangers have not received training for many years. Fifty hopeful Yankari
rangers underwent a rigorous pre-selection test in preparation for the ranger training
led by Zambian national Roberston Chingwenembe and Kenyan national Mike
Ndiema from Conservation Outcomes. The intensive training lasted for 30 days
The rangers spent a lot of time learning how to drill properly - drill is an important skill
to learn, and essential for discipline among rangers.
An intensive series of classroom lectures; physical fitness exercises and outdoor
practical classes was also included.
Shooting practice, perhaps the most important aspect of the ranger training was a
key component.
The exercises included safety, marksmanship and firearm
maintenance is been learnt on the course. Learning how to handle poachers in the
field: safely, humanely and effectively was learnt. They also learnt how to mount
effective roadblocks, first aid and many other things.
The standard was rigorous, and only 28 rangers successfully completed the course.
At the end of the training, certificates were presented to graduating rangers by the
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture at a formal passing-out
parade.
Fifty hopeful Yankari rangers undergoing a rigorous pre-selection test in preparation for the training
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Shooting practice, perhaps the most important aspect of the ranger training
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Rangers learning how to mount effective roadblocks
By the end of the training, WCS paid every participant an allowance of ten thousand naira
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Four award recipients at the end of the training and the trainers
Rangers spent more time learning shooting practice
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Physical fitness was a vital part of the course
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Physical fitness exercises
Learning how to handle poachers in the field: safely, humanely and effectively
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CHALLENGES FACED
Elephant crop was and is still a major problem. The crisis of cattle grazing is another major
problem that needs urgent attention from the government and all stakeholders before it is too
late. The inability of the Bauchi State Government to fulfil its obligation and contribute its
financial obligation in full to WCS was a major challenge. Continued delay of the necessary
funds is jeopardizing the long-term future of Yankari, and irreparable damage may result if
the situation is allowed to continue. Lack of maintenance of the road network within the
reserve over recent years has resulted in massive deterioration such that many roads and
bridges are now impassable. Guruntum Bridge which provided major access to the southern
part of the reserve was burnt down by poachers preventing direct access to this vulnerable
area. The nature of the road within the reserve makes it extremely difficult to carryout
efficient patrols. Furthermore the lack of sufficient reliable patrol vehicles makes protection
extremely difficult. The poor state of the road network is also affecting tourism. Patrol
vehicles can only drive through a fraction of the game reserve; many of the experienced
poachers understand the situation of our roads and bridges so they strategically do their
poaching in areas where they know that it will be very difficult to get them. The situation of
the road increases pressure on the limited vehicles available for patrol. Our vehicles break
down very often which not only increases the cost and burden of maintenance but affects
efficiency and productivity.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The burnt Guruntun Bridge must be repaired as soon as possible.
2. Elephant crop raiding most be taken more seriously before we completely lose all
local support for conservation.
3. We must continue to enforce zero tolerance on cattle as it has proven to be our best
strategy for mitigating cattle grazing in the reserve.
4. It is vital to repair the road network and broken bridges in the reserve for more
effective patrolling and wildlife protection.
5. Purchase additional vehicles to provide essential support for patrol and
monitoring/supervision.
6. It is important for Bauchi State Government to contribute its counterpart funding in full
and on time to enable activities to be carried out effectively. Unless this is done the
reserve will deteriorate.
7. Purchase additional firearms to increase patrol coverage.
8. Liaise with the State Security Service to ensure that all wanted poachers are arrested
and brought to trial.
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1: 48 Camping Patrols Completed April-June 2015
No
Area patrol
Patrol Start
Patrol End
No of rangers
1
Shafale, Ruwan-Gogo
27/03/15
02/04/15
6
2
3
Dogon-Kurmi, Bultu
Magama, Libline, Highway,
27/03/15
27/03/15
02/04/15
02/04/15
6
6
4
Borkono ,Salt-lick B, Salt-lick A, Gurumtum,
27/03/15
03/04/15
6
5
6
7
8
9
10
Tukuruwa, Tungan-Dutse, Bultu
Borkono, Salt-lick A, Salt-lick B
Tonglong, Faliyaram
Shaman, Kalban
Mai-bindiga, Sha’man, Kwafan Tonglong
Dogon-Ruwa, Bultu, Buri, Tungan-Dutse
03/04/15
03/04/15
03/04/15
03/04/15
10/04/15
10/04/15
9/04/15
9/04/15
9/04/15
10/04/15
16/04/15
16/04/15
6
6
6
7
6
6
11
Gwambaza, Libji
10/04/15
16/04/15
6
12
Mile 3, 4, Libline, Kariyo
10/04/15
17/04/15
6
13
Shehu-Maska, Libji
17/04/15
22/04/15
6
14
Borkono, Magama, Salt-lick A&B
17/04/15
22/04/15
6
15
Wolakerol, Kalli-Iman
17/04/15
22/04/15
6
16
Adamu-Jumba, Kanki-Track
17/04/15
23/04/15
7
17
Salt-lick A & B, Borkono
24/04/14
29/04/15
6
18
Kariyo, Tungulum, Shafale
24/04/14
29/04/15
6
19
Fadaman-Makka, Mile 3 & 4
24/04/14
29/04/15
6
20
Tungan-Dutse, Jar-Kasa
24/04/14
30/04/15
7
21
Borkono,Tukuruwa, Ruwan-Rakumi,Tungulum
01/05/15
08/05/15
7
22
Kariyo, Bultu,
02/05/15
06/05/15
6
23
Magama, Libline, Highway,
02/05/15
06/05/15
6
24
06/05/15
6
25
Borkono ,Salt-lick B, Salt-lick A, Gurumtum, 02/05/15
Tungan-Dutse
Fadaman Makka, Tungan Baka, Kariyo
08/05/15
13/05/15
6
26
Baka-Kawuwa, Borkono, Salt-lick A, Salt-lick B
08/05/15
13/05/15
6
27
Garang-Garang, Shafale, Ruwan-Dumi, Tukuruwa
08/05/15
13/05/15
6
28
Faliyaram, Mai-bindiga, Dagudi, Buri, Libji
08/05/15
13/05/15
6
29
Mai-bindiga, Sha’man, Kwafan Tonglong
15/05/15
22/05/15
7
30
Libline, Dogon-Ruwa, Bultu, Buri, Tungan-Dutse
15/05/15
22/05/15
7
31
Dalamiri, Kuka, Shashau
15/05/15
22/05/15
7
18
32
Tonglong, Fsliyaram, Filin-Tsintsiya
24/05/15
30/05/15
7
33
Rendel,Tungan-Kiyashi, Dalamiri
24/05/15
30/05/15
7
34
Kwanan-Kirya, Magama, Salt-lick A&B
24/05/15
30/05/15
7
35
Tungan-Maliki, Bultu, Shashau, Dalamiri
31/05/15
05/06/15
7
36
Tonglong,tukuruwa, Shaaman
31/05/15
05/06/15
7
37
Salt lick A and B, Borkono, Libline
31/05/15
05/06/15
7
38
Tonglong, Dan, Dagudi
05/06/15
10/06/15
7
39
Fadaman Makka, Tungan Baka, Kariyo
05/06/15
10/06/15
7
40
Borkono, Salt-lick A, Salt-lick B, Bultu
05/06/15
10/06/15
7
41
19/06/15
7
42
Tukuruwa, Shaaman, Kwafan-Tonglong, Sky, 13/06/15
Mainamaji
Dogon-Ruwa, Duguri, Dagudi, Tonglong
13/06/15
19/06/15
7
43
Mai-bindiga, Sha’man, Kwafan Tonglong
13/06/15
19/06/15
7
44
Libline, Buri, Tungan-Dutse
13/06/15
19/06/15
7
45
Dalamiri, Kuka, Shashau
20/06/15
27/06/15
7
46
Tonglong, Dagudi, Yelwan-Duguri
20/06/15
27/06/15
6
47
Dan,Nasira, Shaffa
20/06/15
27/06/15
6
48
Tonglong, Kwanan-Kirya, Magama, Salt-lick 27/06/15
A&B
04/07/15
7
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Appendix 2: CyberTracker Patrol Data for April - June 2015
Date
Patrols Distance
Time taken
covered
(hours)
(kilometers)
01/04/2015
2
59.95638
23.1505
02/04/2015
1
20.28057
15.9972
03/04/2015
2
51.35823
22.2824
04/04/2015
1
21.46812
9.1355
05/04/2015
2
44.10671
26.3583
06/04/2015
2
70.38898
15.5694
07/04/2015
1
33.30209
9.4797
08/04/2015
1
70.50062
66.853
09/04/2015
1
24.18695
16.5491
10/04/2015
3
25.36529
8.3127
11/04/2015
4
84.80595
48.4324
12/04/2015
4
128.97665
65.1602
13/04/2015
4
55.80159
28.17
14/04/2015
4
74.79528
38.9744
15/04/2015
4
70.89701
22.9583
16/04/2015
1
23.39012
11.4416
17/04/2015
2
65.32479
4.5369
18/04/2015
4
105.29731
50.7588
19/04/2015
4
61.10486
29.9688
20/04/2015
4
94.24196
28.1791
21/04/2015
4
87.43868
47.6866
22/04/2015
4
123.05667
33.8399
24/04/2015
2
13.08649
25.3988
25/04/2015
4
81.76465
61.4461
26/04/2015
4
106.35509
37.3908
27/04/2015
3
20.8805
24.5216
28/04/2015
4
81.78078
41.6641
29/04/2015
4
85.43975
41.5727
30/04/2015
1
17.61899
17.9566
01/05/2015
2
8.75371
16.3088
02/05/2015
4
72.12534
38.9927
03/05/2015
4
82.84669
49.2669
04/05/2015
4
79.44612
33.1861
05/05/2015
4
69.79998
40.3672
06/05/2015
4
48.9038
31.1855
07/05/2015
1
26.06569
10.8588
08/05/2015
3
43.50879
20.2722
09/05/2015
4
51.14947
51.7333
10/05/2015
4
116.3666
42.4805
11/05/2015
4
67.69438
42.2525
12/05/2015
3
96.20629
26.418
13/05/2015
3
24.37119
10.7958
15/05/2015
2
26.29666
9.8216
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Start
time
Stop
time
02:50:55
10:52:22
09:00:28
07:20:31
10:00:22
06:05:41
05:21:35
05:48:08
05:43:01
07:01:59
06:26:30
05:17:24
07:30:03
07:39:19
06:54:39
12:54:08
11:18:56
05:35:14
06:17:24
08:18:39
07:49:51
07:33:23
17:01:07
06:34:14
06:55:07
11:34:23
06:54:43
05:14:15
05:32:35
10:56:31
07:56:46
07:17:07
07:27:24
05:48:46
06:57:49
05:40:34
12:03:03
08:32:02
06:13:46
07:30:35
07:41:00
07:19:32
06:02:44
14:25:26
21:28:47
13:54:03
20:48:10
19:19:20
13:10:15
14:50:22
19:48:39
23:08:55
09:48:14
15:43:34
16:09:09
14:12:09
17:45:16
12:36:53
23:44:36
17:30:58
16:16:07
13:46:56
16:27:34
15:19:25
18:12:46
18:11:16
18:19:19
16:15:59
15:38:48
17:15:19
14:52:33
11:25:47
14:54:35
18:03:37
16:47:20
16:28:00
15:12:33
13:34:59
15:25:18
16:50:44
17:08:17
16:22:07
15:35:29
16:29:21
12:59:30
13:00:36
16/05/2015
17/05/2015
18/05/2015
19/05/2015
20/05/2015
21/05/2015
22/05/2015
24/05/2015
25/05/2015
26/05/2015
27/05/2015
28/05/2015
29/05/2015
30/05/2015
31/05/2015
01/06/2015
02/06/2015
03/06/2015
04/06/2015
05/06/2015
07/06/2015
08/06/2015
09/06/2015
10/06/2015
11/06/2015
12/06/2015
13/06/2015
14/06/2015
15/06/2015
16/06/2015
17/06/2015
20/06/2015
21/06/2015
22/06/2015
23/06/2015
24/06/2015
25/06/2015
26/06/2015
27/06/2015
28/06/2015
29/06/2015
30/06/2015
01/07/2015
02/07/2015
03/07/2015
04/07/2015
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
209
37.85374
12.13691
46.84057
29.00633
37.80183
30.99845
13.24844
13.09381
19.03276
91.4446
48.84743
85.63149
54.45283
9.74889
59.02589
65.01253
43.65046
46.36095
40.74119
131.71673
10.89386
55.37906
1.38669
39.25128
16.66348
35.05908
1.85319
11.30062
12.20833
28.97503
26.10929
2.54212
2.27208
15.71197
19.98893
18.17272
45.15709
41.76221
10.85717
43.41566
32.83867
50.07153
40.81314
16.05702
13.66071
10.87846
4136.43099
21
13.4438
3.1288
21.9577
15.1741
21.7258
10.4602
4.5105
2.6411
19.1194
37.0802
26.9019
33.4258
19.0677
2.8227
28.1233
22.8986
17.708
16.5086
15.983
28.6286
4.5566
33.3161
3.9799
17.4591
19.7874
9.2008
0.8422
8.8025
6.0763
15.0166
7.0863
1.6016
1.9872
6.175
7.6825
5.8174
22.3461
35.6588
5.1061
14.743
20.888
29.0233
30.7777
8.358
6.0474
6.9913
1988.3224
06:21:49
14:57:10
04:29:04
08:23:17
08:12:34
08:23:52
08:00:39
12:41:34
06:48:47
04:59:27
07:06:42
06:41:24
09:31:52
06:24:37
09:24:28
06:56:11
10:19:00
07:18:51
07:05:11
08:10:29
14:12:17
06:02:28
10:05:41
06:20:24
06:59:16
11:41:35
17:16:02
07:12:06
09:09:13
00:06:43
08:04:10
07:51:54
05:21:33
06:20:45
07:44:58
07:00:15
09:02:46
06:44:29
08:00:55
05:25:29
05:38:14
06:21:47
05:49:06
08:23:58
11:03:00
07:45:03
07:51:11
13:05:08
17:59:44
15:27:48
15:58:30
13:03:09
13:37:41
10:16:01
15:20:02
19:24:06
17:21:08
13:53:49
18:22:59
16:35:28
09:13:59
14:56:00
18:23:09
16:13:08
15:34:28
15:08:44
14:10:00
16:28:59
15:22:59
12:05:06
15:04:10
20:57:06
18:26:32
18:06:34
16:00:15
15:13:48
15:07:43
15:09:54
16:54:49
07:20:47
12:31:15
15:25:55
18:03:45
16:29:41
15:20:10
10:34:06
12:53:10
12:35:59
16:07:30
16:04:39
16:45:27
14:06:12
14:44:32
15:42:05
Appendix 3: Fifty Arrests and Court Outcome April-June 2015
Date
Name
Umaru Alh. Ma’ole
Hussaini Alh. Ma’ole
Bello Alh. Oro
Ado Gide
Haruna Alh. Jubo
Kakale Alh. Moh’d Gaina
Umar Dan’auta
Location
Offence
Outcome
Sha’aman
Grazing
Although these were clearly grazers they had no
cattle. They were sent to remand for two weeks and
each was charged N30, 000 including court fines.
01/04/15
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
02/04/15
8. Adamu Alh. Ladan
9. Bello Alh. Sambo
10. Sale Alh. Sambo
Tukuruwa
Grazing
These were infants with no cattle on sight. They
were sent to remand for two weeks before they
were released.
08/04/15
11. Mamman Adamu
Sha’aman
Hunting
He was sent to six months in jail
08/04/15
12. Sani Malam Garba
13. Jafaru Murtala
Wolakerol
Hunting
They were sent to remand for a week before they
were sentenced two months in jail.
13/04/15
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
Sha’aman
Grazing
They were sub-adults, they were sent to remand for
a week and the parents charged N15,000 each
Gaji
Fishing
They were sentenced to four months in jail
Rendel
Grazing
They were sent to remand for two weeks.
Sha’aman
Grazing
They all went to remand for a week. They were
sub-adults so their parents were charged N140, 000.
27/04/15
27/04/15
04/05/15
Hassan Alhussa
Dotti Umaru
Laiya Alh. Ussa
Umar Alh. Jariri
Abubakar Alh. Oro
Sulaiman Gure
Buba Oro
Moh’d Ibrahim
Isa Ibrahim
Ali Malam Dahiru
Usman Sheik Gero
Usman Nomau
Sanusi Alh Tambam
Macce Bala Hassan
Dau Macce
Buba Kalla
Saidu Alh-Aliya
Nyante Abdu
Buba Alh. Oro
Usman Alh. Oro
Musa Nasiru
Koyya Alh. Maole
Muhammadu Maole
11/05/15
37. Buzu Kallau
38. Moh’d Abdullahi
Duguri
Cutting
leaves of
Borasus
They were sent to remand for a week and were
charged N25, 000 each.
27/05/15
39. Bala Garba
Dogon-Ruwa
Hunting
He was sent to six months in jail
22
27/05/15
04/06/15
28/06/15
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
Abdu Boderi
Sule Kiri
Monde Abdu
Abdullahi Ibrahim
Haruna Ibrahim
Wolakerol
Grazing
They are currently in remand and will be there for
two weeks.
Dagudi
Cutting
leaves of
Borassus
They were charged N15, 000 each or six months
jail option. They were carried to remand.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
Yakubu Adamu
Usainin Amadu
Amadu Dan Buba
Ado Baba Amadu
Haruna Baba Amadu
Alal Kachalla
Pali
Grazing
They were sent to three months in jail with no
option of fine.
Appendix 4: Elephant Carcass Data April-June
Date
05/05
/15
GPS
Long
GPS
Lat
Carcass
Age
Age
10.293
15
9.431
23
Fresh
Adult
Sex
Male
Death
cause
Meat
taken
Ivory
status
Hec_
Unkno
wn
No
Ivory
was
intact
There was
no elephant
crop raiding
cases
at
the
beginning
of May
23
comment
situation
Might have
died
of
natural
causes
because it
had
no
signs
of
injury.