The ward councillor, Joseph Itani Muleya, confirmed the development, saying the animals were killing livestock.
The hyenas are causing havoc in Makakavhule area where they are killing villagers cattle and donkeys while grazing in the bush. In fact, I recently lost two calves after they were attacked by the hyenas, he said.
Muleya said affected villages included Umzingwane, River Ranch resettlement area and Makakavhule.
The hyenas are coming from the River Ranch grazing scheme and this is an issue of grave concern, which needs urgent attention. However, I have since brought the matter before the councils committee on natural resources management, he said.
One of the affected villagers, Titus Ndou said: I lost three donkeys and a calf to the hyenas, which have descended on our village and we urge the relevant authorities to address the problem as a matter of urgency.
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