A headman from Chimulu Village in Chasefu District, Zambia, has displayed extraordinary bravery after fighting and killing a leopard that attacked him while he was collecting firewood in the bush.

The incident happened yesterday on 28 October around 8:00 AM when Binwell Nyirenda, aged between 40 and 45, popularly known as Headman Yolamu, was cutting trees for domestic use. According to eyewitnesses, the leopard suddenly charged at him from behind a thicket.

Armed only with an axe, Nyirenda fought fiercely for his life, striking the wild cat multiple times until he eventually killed it.

“I just saw it coming from behind the bush. I had no choice but to defend myself. It was a matter of life and death,”

said Nyirenda, who sustained minor injuries on his arms and legs.

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