Just five days ahead of World Ranger Day, wildlife warrior Anton Mzimba was gunned down. It has now emerged that his wife too was shot and is fighting for her life in hospital while a manhunt is underway for three suspects:
The trio then attacked Mzimba outside while a child, who came from within the house, tried to assist them. Mzimba was shot several times before the men opened fire on his screaming wife.The men fled the Mzimba home empty-handed, in a white VW Polo and have yet to be apprehended.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said the motive for the shooting is still unknown and would form part of their investigation. However, claims have been made that Mzimba’s murder was a targeted incident in connection with a syndicate’s anti-poaching efforts., Minister if Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, paid tribute to Mzimba hailing him as a rhino warrior.
“I take this opportunity to salute his personal courage. Mr Mzimba had 24 years’ experience as a field ranger and his murder highlights the dangers the rangers face protecting our countries wildlife on a daily basis.”“We urge all who are concerned about rhino poaching and the toll it is taking on our rangers to reach out with concrete offers of help. Our duty is to pick up Ranger Mzimba’s fallen spear and continue the battle in his name.
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