Emmanuel Ukudolo
August 2, 2015 – Lagos State Government has said it will prosecute owners of animals that stray out of confinement within the Lagos metropolis.
A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture noted that government would no longer fold its arms and allow the menace to persist, adding that the menace has continued despite awareness campaign embarked upon by the state on the danger of stray animals.
“Apart from causing accidents on our roads, these stray animals could also spread contagious diseases such as anthrax, rabies, tuberculosis and other ailments that could lead to death”, the statement signed by Assistant Director, Public Relations, Mr. Tubonsun Ogunbanwo noted.
It added that government is sending Agric-Marshals to all the Local government areas and local council development areas in the state as part of its stray animal control policy.
It warned that it would no longer tolerate the culture of releasing cattle at night along major roads and highways in the metropolis.
It called on residents not to panic but move to a safe place when they come across stray animals such as cows, horses, dogs, pigs, rams, goats, monkeys etc., and officials of the ministry on these dedicated lines 08077775657, 08057761762, 07033348402 and 08023934920 for immediate action.
