Ngong Forest

Category: Uncategorized | Date: Oct 08 2009 | By: ngongforest

Though we have been experiencing cases of fence vandalism in the forest, cases of theft attempts at the office/Education Center are the first to witness. It started with an attempt to steal a tank from the orientation banda’s toilets at main gate but it was discovered hidden in the bush some few meters away.

The tank that had been stolen

On Tuesday night at around 2320 hours ,we were at the reception in the Education Center from where we heard some movements from outside. It seemed some people or animals were loitering around. Normally, our visitor at these hours is a lone leopard which tries to fight its image reflected on the glass on the main door. we thought all was secure as we walked to the rear door reception where we could view the leopard properly. I did not believe my eyes seeing someone in the hall!. I turned back to Nicholas who was also shocked as i was. Nicholas gathered courage and shouted ” hands up! who are you and what are you doing here?” fortunately, he was an unarmed thug who had no option but to cooperate.

We alerted our colleagues at main gate,Ultimate Security Guards and The Project Coordinator who all responded with amazing swiftness.

The thug in the hall where we found him

We later noted that he was part of a gang that had used one of the top windows which is over five meters from the floor to lower him into the hall using a rope. We took and booked him at Karen Police Station now ready to appear in court.

One of the security firm that responded

The Ngong Forest Sanctuary commonly referred to as the Nairobi’s carbon sink, is protected through kind donation from friends and well wishers,kindly join us by donating towards protection of this adorable forest reserve.

By Ranger George Thuo

Email: georgethuo94@yahoo.com