Ward 17 residents fear for safety as illegal sand poaching leaves dangerous pits

Residents of Ward 17 in Bulawayo’s peri-urban area are raising the alarm over large, dangerous pits left by illegal sand poachers, warning that the sites have become potential death traps for children with the rainy season approaching.

The community reports that the excavated pits, some of which are situated perilously close to footpaths and homesteads, fill with water during rainfall, creating a severe drowning risk.

Speaking to CITE, a community leader, Michael Maseko, highlighted how extensive land degradation from illegal sand poaching has made the area unsafe for both children and adults.

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