Dar es Salaam, Feb. 5 -- DODOMA: THE government has said district councils are duty bound to come up with arrangements that will protect citizens from wild animal attacks.

Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Dr Pindi Chana informed the Parliament of the duty on the part of district councils yesterday when responding to an outcry from legislators with regard to the unsatisfactory efforts in containing wild attacks caused by straying wild animals.

According to the minister, district councils, in consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, are required to devise strategies to protect citizens from attacks orchestrated by wild animals in their areas.

Giving explanation, the minister said part of the proceeds gen...