Panic As Deadly Cobra Snakes Invade Yenagoa Bayelsa State #Ontopnigeria
Yenagoa Bayelsa State
Mysterious appearances of snakes especially Cobras on
streets and homes in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital is
creating panic among residents.
Some persons attributed the development to consistent
rainfalls and floods experienced in many parts of the capital
city.
Others, however, said the underdeveloped nature of
Yenagoa which has bushes, unkempt canals and many
undeveloped plots of land provide safe haven for snakes
and reptiles.
Residents of the Apex Academy road of Amarata community
on Imgbi road at the weekend were said to have discovered
a giant cobra in a vehicle and rallied round to kill it.
One of the residents identified as Chidera, said the cobra
was discovered in a vehicle owned by a trader.
At about 7am, the owner of the vehicle, Emmanuel, called
an auto repairer to fix the vehicle but discovered a large
snake hiding in the vehicle.
"The man rushed to call some residents of the area to assist
him. Some youths gathered and killed the snake", he said.
Another resident identified as Joshua, said there have been
movements of snakes around the Amarata since the rainfall
started.
"Some weeks ago, I saw a huge snake at the back of my
house in the morning. Attempts to kill the cobra failed as it
was ready to strike", he said.
But a local snake expert, Festus Ogienwon, advised residents
to be careful while walking at night.
He further asked people to ensure their doors are tightly
closed at all time to avoid snakes crawling into their
apartments to hide .
[The Nation]
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