Equateur: a mother and her two children killed by a hippopotamus in Bikoro

A mother and her two children were fatally attacked by a hippopotamus in the village of Ikoko Bonginda, Bikoro territory, in Equateur, during the night of October 7-8, 2026. The local community is in shock following this tragedy, which is part of ongoing conflicts between residents and wildlife. CADEB NGO calls for urgent intervention by authorities to secure the area and prevent further loss of life, emphasizing the need to balance wildlife conservation with human safety.