Lagos State To Prosecute Owners Of Stray Animals

The LASG said it was ready to prosecute owners of stray animals within the metropolis to make the state a safe haven for everyone.

The Lagos State Government LASG is ready to clamp down hard on owners of stray animals in the state.

The state Ministry of Agriculture in a statement said that the government would no longer watch the menace to continue within the metropolis.

”In spite of government’s concern and awareness campaign on the danger posed by these stray animals in the society, the menace is still on the rise. Apart from causing accidents on our roads, these stray animals can also spread contagious diseases such as anthrax, rabies, tuberculosis and other ailments that could lead to death, ” it said.

The statement further said, would deploy Agric-Marshals to all the local government areas and local council development areas, as part of measures to curb the menace.

”The state government is concerned and will no longer tolerate the culture of releasing cattle at night along major roads and highways in the metropolis, ” it said.

The statement then urged 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 and others.

It also appealed to residents to cooperate with the authorities to rid the state of stray animals, while owners of such animals were also advised to take adequate care of them to avoid confiscation and prosecution.

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