Tanzania denies alleged abductions in Serengeti park

Tanzania national parks authority has denied reports that rangers assaulted and abducted local people in the world-famous Serengeti park.

It comes amid allegations that some people are still missing months after being seized in unclear circumstances by people thought to be wildlife rangers.

In a statement, the parks' authority, Tanapa, says it has neither received official report of rangers assaulting citizens nor reports of any people missing from the park.

It cautioned those running online platforms to be cautious of the information they publish and not to cause public tension especially on matters involving human lives.

Tanapa says it was continuing to carry out its role diligently, collaborating with citizens and maintaining good relations for the conservation of the national heritage.

This article originally appeared in BBC News

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