The Lagos State Government has seized 34 rams during raids of illegal slaughter slabs in different parts of the state. The government also warned those breeding animals within their residences to restrain and prevent their pets from roaming the streets, warning that the government won’t hesitate to confiscate any straying animal. During the exercise, 21 live rams, 13 live goats and well over 4.5 tonnes of meat carcass were confiscated; after being certified safe for consumption the meat was donated to orphanages and correctional homes. “Olusanya, therefore, urged all animal health practitioners, cold room operators and meat shop operators in the State to ensure registration with the Veterinary Services Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and obtain appropriate license to operate, stressing that quackery would no longer be tolerated,” the statement added. The PUNCH had earlier reported that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his colleagues in Southern Nigeria banned open grazing last month when they met in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

Source: Punch June 03, 2021 18:29 UTC