Rampaging Hippopotamus Butchered for Meat After Deadly Invasion in Adamawa

One of the hippopotamuses that recently invaded communities in Adamawa State has been captured and butchered for meat by locals.

The invasion, which affected Guyuk and Shelleng Local Government Areas, led to the death of one person. The deceased, a young man, was reportedly attacked and killed by one of the animals.

Confirming the incident on Monday, July 28, 2025, Chairman of Guyuk LGA, Mr. Shalom Kassa, said the hippos were displaced from the Kiri Dam area due to flooding and had entered farmlands, riverbanks, and residential areas.

“This is a serious threat to human lives and means of livelihoods; the animals are destroying farmlands, invading flooded homes, and endangering residents and livestock,” he said.

One of the invading animals was caught on Tuesday, July 29, and subsequently slaughtered by residents.