Officials from the wildlife agency in the country, KWS, on Monday, found human remains in the Ole Kasasi area of Rongai in Kajiado County.
According to the organization's report, the family of the deceased was identified and notified. Officers from the special unit for the management of escaped wildlife (PAMU) had been sent to rescue two Multimedia University students who were attacked by a lion in the Ole Kasasi area, where they discovered human remains.
"Unfortunately, another team of (PAMU) remaining on patrol discovered part of human remains at the scene, which were taken by the police. The remains have been confirmed, and the family has been notified," the KWS statement said.
On Monday at 2:00 AM, two male students from Multimedia University were attacked and severely injured by a hyena in the Ole Kasasi area in Rongai, Kajiado County.
After receiving the report, KWS sent the Wildlife Management Unit (PAMU), who rushed the students to the hospital.
The injured were referred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialized treatment after receiving First Aid.
This incident led Multimedia University students to protest and call on KWS to ensure their safety by addressing wildlife roaming and threatening their lives.
During the ongoing operation to search for the lions in the Ole Kasasi area, KWS special unit officers successfully killed one hyena.
"The PAMU team immediately killed one lion and continued with further operations to identify the lion's dens. Animal health experts accompanying the KWS team are investigating the carcass of the killed lion to determine if it may be infected with rabies or other dangerous diseases.
However, KWS has called on residents to take precautions as the southern part of Nairobi National Park lacks a fence and serves as a wildlife migration corridor to other parks.
"KWS calls on residents in the area to be cautious as the southern part of Nairobi National Park is unfenced and is a wildlife migration zone. The PAMU team will remain until all lions in Ole Kasasi are returned to the park to enhance the safety of citizens," KWS added in the statement.
The organization urged all citizens to immediately report any emergency cases involving wildlife to the nearest KWS office or contact the 24/7 hotline at 0800 597 000 for quick assistance.
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