Crocodile brain stolen

Sunday News Reporter
April 20, 2008

POLICE in Hwange are on the look out for a suspect who killed a crocodile and removed its brains amid revelations that it could be used for poisoining unsuspecting individuals, it has been learnt.

The Hwange Colliery Company’s Risk and Control department which comprises the coal mining giant’s security personel has called upon residents to promptly report any cases of food poisoning or any person found in position of crocodile brains.
The crocodile was killed at a dam in Madumabisa compound and only its brains were found missing.
“A crocodile was killed at number Four Dam and had its brains removed. Anyone with symptoms of food poisoning is advised to report to the nearest clinic or dressing station. Please report anyone found in possesion of the crocodile brains to the ZRP or the nearest village control office or phone,†read part of a notice written by the risk and audit control department.
It is however, not clear if the reptile’s brain were extracted for some rituals purposes or for the intention of poisoning people.
In Southern Africa crocodile brain is regarded as highly toxic and in some rural cultures it is said to be used by some unscrupulous individuals to lace foodstuffs with the intention of killing their victims.
In Zimbabwe many beer drinkers have lost their lives through binging alcohol that would have been laced with crocodile brains by their enemies. The reptile’s bile is also said to be highly devastative to humans and animals upon consumption.
However, the crocodile tail and meat are consumed as a delicacy, which can be roasted, fried, grilled or deep-fried, while the legs and some of the body parts are best stewed, as is done in West Africa.

I didn't know the brains were poisonous. Learn something new everyday

So is the croc dead???

JohnHunt, No he's not dead...just brain dead!

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So is the croc dead???

No - he is now qualified to run for elected office.

His brother is attempting to steal the election that he lost last month in Zimbabwe.

damn and i thought the only brain that was toxic was democratic

Crocodile bile? That's nasty. How would you like to be the guy who has to collect that?

The Croc no doubt, had its brain's blown out. Evidence will point to the exact caliber used in this heinous crime. I can see it now: CSI-HWANGE