Chimpanzees Killed, Meat Used To Make Pepper Soup In Bayelsa Community (Photos)

Chimpanzees in the Edumanom Forest Reserve located in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been killed by hunters who later sold them to interested locals that have used them to make pepper soup, IGBERETV has learnt.

Photos and videos of the captured Chimpanzees and pepper soup made with their meat have been shared on social media.

Twitter user, @Ebiowei_C recently shared photos of ''Chimpanzee meat pepper soup'' which he washed down with yoghurt.

"Gunned down by a hunter in the forest today at Nembe, Bayelsa state. A good meal." he captioned the post.

Reacting to the development, environmentalists raised the alarm and expressed worries that if the federal and state government fail to do more to protect these endangered species, they may be hunted and eaten into extinction.

Speaking to newsmen, the Project Officer of Environmental Right Actions (ERA) Niger Delta Resource Centre in the state, Morris Alagoa, described the hunting of Chimpanzees in the Edumanom Forest Reserve as unfortunate, adding that it appears there is lack of seriousness and follow through actions on the part of the authorities, both at the state and federal level.

"I am aware that there are laws prohibiting the killing of such endangered species of animals in our environment. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of seriousness and follow through actions on the part of the authorities; state and federal. Besides, it is unimaginable that such is happening in a government recognised and reserved forest which is gazetted too," he said.

"The civil society has not given much attention to this area. Sadly, the government in our clime did not support civil society. Must we continue depending on foreigners even for our own welfare? There is a need for the government to meet with traditional rulers in the state to work towards effectively protecting and preserving these animals for posterity.

"Forest Guards should be properly engaged and given adequate training on how to protect government reserved forests," he added.

When contacted for comment, a renowned tourist and SSA to the Governor on Tourism, Mr. Priye Kiyaramo, said: “It is regrettable that the future of chimpanzees in Edonamon National Park in Bayelsa State still remains in peril. There are cases where infant chimpanzees are frequently taken alive and sold in cities as pets."

Writer and campaigner for Good Governance, Social Justice and Equality, wrote;

"Did You Know That Nembe LGA Has A Forest Reserve? This forest reserve is called the "Edumanom Forest Reserve" The reserve is along the Nembe/Ogbia road in Bayelsa state,"

"This forest is home to the world's biggest chimpanzee, sclater’s guenon amongst other important primate species. This reserve was the last known site for chimpanzees in the Niger Delta region. It also shelters the endemic Sclater's guenon, the red list species olive colobus and the Niger Delta red colobus and the Sclater's monkey.

"This area was proposed as a forest reserve by the then old Rivers State Govt but is now essentially being used and managed as community forest land.

"This forest is where hunters from Nembe annually kill Chimpanzee and other primate species. Most of these chimpanzees have been captured and butchered by local hunters in Nembe and they are at risk of going into extinction.

"But one good thing we failed to realize is that there is a lot to gain from "Ecotourism" if only our government can engage in conservation of these species for more research like Jane Goodall did with the mountain gorillas of Zaire.

"Kenya, as of today, is raking in millions of dollars through tourism by preserving their forest reserve. The country is ranked 7th largest economy in Africa and the 1st in East Africa because of ecotourism. Kenya has the largest ecotourism in Africa. Millions of people travelled to Kenya all over the world for tourism.

"Forest products are also capable of raking in cash to the economy of our state if we can stop illegal deforestation activities and create a huge economy through preservation of our forest. Look at our state, we can not even boast of a zoo that can attract visitors to our state. Why is it so difficult to conserve our rare wildlife and the ecosystem."

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Tamaradoubra Benedict wrote on Facebook;

"The Government of Bayelsa State should matter to the occasion and temporarily put a stop to animal hunting in the Nembe Nature Reserve. I am very certain those hunted or captured chimpanzees are from the Nembe Forest Reseve, the "Edumanom Forest Reserve" located along the Nembe/Ogbia road in Bayelsa state as reported by Mr Ebi Dressman a few days ago.

It is established that the Edumanom Forest Reserve is home to the world biggest chimpanzees and other important primate species.

The nonchalant disposition of Government over the years to protect the habitat of Chimpanzees and other endangered animals is becoming increasingly worrisome especially to conservationists.

Unchecked, community folks and hunters from neighbouring states gain access into the marked area on daily basis to hunt and kill wild animals mostly for meat.

Now the Chimpanzees which are considered an endangered specie are constantly reducing in population due to continuous hunting in the area.

If Bayelsa State is thinking of better ways to enhance Internal revenue generation, then "Ecotourism" should be considered and exploited to the fullest for a developing state like ours.

The state stands to gain enormously if deliberate efforts are made to conserve her rare wildlife and unique ecosystem.

Bayelsa State is Blessed!"

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If you can have the guts to eat a chimpanzee, you are just a cannibal!

Cos you will also eat a fellow human if seasoned to taste.

Asiwaju detest depletion of our wildlife. If we eat them all, what would be left for our kids to see.

Na your papa come from Chimpanzees and primates. As for me and those who believe, we humans are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God , and for someone to openly forbid eating what God has freely given is a sign that some humans have misplaced priorities and would rather see their fellow men starve for the sake of an animal that is of no value to their existence

Some people can eat their fellow human being if given the opportunity.

See better pepper soup meat

It seems the State Government in Bayelsa is not protecting wild life at all

Oceanjagaban:

Them never protect you finish na wildlife them wan protect,just dey play,them never cook you that's why

There are some states in Nigeria where you can't kill some certain types of animals.

God help us o. How can you eat a creature that basically looks like you?

Parachoko:
It seems the State Government in Bayelsa is not protecting wild life at all

Them never protect you finish na wildlife them wan protect,just dey play,them never cook you that's why

Scary

Savages 😡😡😡

Omg


Hungry and bloody murderers

People that eat chimpanzee, with
little encouragement, dem go chop
human being.. 😐😐😐

Savages

If you eat primates, just know that you have a cannibalistic tendency, not every flesh is "meat" 🤧🤮

So people can eat this?? Wahala wa o!!!

This is absurd.

This is a gory sight to behold.

This is preposterous.

Jashub:
Na your papa come from Chimpanzees and primates. As for me and those who believe, we humans are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God , and for someone to openly forbid eating what God has freely given is a sign that some humans have misplaced priorities and would rather see their fellow men starve for the sake of an animal that is of no value to their existence

Following oyinbo Bible abi?

Can you imagine? Chimpanzee? 😂

Useless Consumers

The government isn't serious about the issue of poaching. If they were, this brazen display of this dead chimp wouldn't be here.

Anyway, in God's kingdom, all species, both present and extinct would blossom again. Will the dinosaurs be there? I don't know. Only if I endure till the end will I know. If they once existed, they should be there. (Read Isaiah Psalms 115:16, 11:1-9; Matthew 24:13, 2 Peter 3:13)

Killing and eating a primate, have they forgotten that chimpanzes have up to 98% of human dna

make i borrow orgasmgiver slang

damn nasty i'm outta here

Well, everything from whale to Chimp na meat for that corner, no wonder dem dey resemble wetin dem chop.

Oceanjagaban:

Them never protect you finish na wildlife them wan protect,just dey play,them never cook you that's why

Lol everyday na survival for nigeria ooh

Is this hunger or something else.... like a disorder or sickness because i dont understand why people see every animal as a meal 🤔

Nigeria my country! Omo, I'm weak.

Peter Obi supporters

Roboto11:


Following oyinbo Bible abi?

There is nothing oyibo about the bible . And for your information, the bible has Jewish origins that are very far from the so called "oyibo " idealogy you carry around

Onye tala anu enwe, ga tanwu anu mmadu

Na wa o... Why kill an obidense. Bayesians sef, obidense killing obichamps na family matter

Make dem send me the head, cos I wan mine the skull - With love from Ogun state.