Villagers fear for lives after elephant raid wreaks havoc

ARUSHA, Tanzania - Villagers in Tanzania's northern districts of Monduli say they fear for their lives after a herd of wild elephants strayed into their areas, local authorities said on Sunday.

The herd raided the villages of Nalarami, Moita, Bwawani, Kilimasie, Mbuyuni and Naiti last week.

Loserian Kimbele, Nalarami Ward Executive Officer, said: "We have reported the matter to the responsible authorities so they can come up with measures to address the problem."