An incident in Freetown has drawn public attention after a tenant, Adekalie Kamara, alleged that his landlord repeatedly reported him to the police over the killing of snakes around his residence.

Speaking in an interview with Charity Plus Media, Kamara said the situation stems from frequent appearances of snakes, particularly cobras, on a mango tree near his home. He explained that the reptiles often climb the tree and hang over his house, posing a threat to his family.

According to him, the land on which he resides was sold to him by a man identified as Mr Bangura. Kamara alleged that despite repeatedly raising concerns about the danger posed by the snakes, no lasting solution has been reached.

“I have killed about three cobra snakes, and I always talk to Mr Bangura, begging him so that we can solve the matter,” he said.

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He further alleged that each time the matter is reported to the police, he ends up bearing consequences.

Recounting the most recent incident, Kamara said he first encountered the snake while working on his plantation. “I saw it coming, and it killed a lizard and ate it. It later climbed the mango tree and hung on my house,” he explained.

Kamara said his initial attempt to kill the snake was unsuccessful.

He also stated that the matter was reported to a local chief, who declined to intervene. “My children called me and told me I had to go to the chief, but he said he would not be able to solve the case,” he said.

According to him, the situation escalated later that evening when the snake allegedly entered his home. “At around 8 p.m., I came home and met my children crying. They told me the snake had entered the parlour,” he said.

Kamara claimed he eventually found the snake inside his living room, wrapped around a bench. He added that although the snake initially disappeared during his attempt to kill it, it later reappeared and he succeeded in killing it after a prolonged struggle.

He further alleged that the snake had swallowed eggs and poultry. “When I hit it, it vomited one egg, and later about eighteen eggs. It had already killed four fowl,” he said, adding that neighbours were called to witness the incident.

Kamara also said the dispute involved the cutting of a branch from the mango tree where the snake reportedly rested, for which he was made to pay Le106 as compensation.

He alleged that although he took the dead snake to the police to explain the situation, Mr Bangura disputed his account, claiming the snake was not killed on Kamara’s premises.

However, Kamara said police later advised that any snake found within his residence could be killed, after which the matter was closed. He added that Bangura was instructed to clear the affected area.