BCC guns down 271 stray dogs

Bulawayo City Council has killed 271 stray dogs mostly in western township under its controversial 'Tie up Order'.

Council aims at enforcing the city's dog licensing and control by-laws that indicate that no person shall allow his dog to roam outside his premises without restraint.

Council official documents reveal that a total of $1 510,64 has been used in the exercise that began in February and ended in April.

However, according to the latest council report, the Director of Health Services, Zanele Hwalima said  $1 510,64 was used and six complaints were received during the exercise and four had been resolved.

Investigations were still underway for the other two.