National Park Service
5 Aug
Communities in the Gashaka local government council of Taraba State, have attributed the improved security in the crime-ridden Gumti National Park to the strategic partnership with the Africa Nature Investors, (ANI) Foundation. Members of the communities said there has been a reduction in armed banditry, kidnapping, and illegal activities since ANI's partnership with the National…
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