Taraba moves to arrest, prosecute owners of straying livestock in Jalingo

The Taraba State Government has announced plans to arrest and prosecute livestock owners whose animals are allowed to roam freely within Jalingo metropolis, citing environmental, sanitation, and traffic risks. Chairman of the State Environmental and Sanitation Agency, Iliya Kefas, expressed concern over the increasing presence of straying animals on major roads and residential areas, warning that the development contributes to environmental disorder and obstructs the free flow of traffic.

The agency urged livestock owners to immediately take steps to restrict their animals' movement to avoid penalties, emphasizing that the monthly sanitation exercise includes the enforcement of environmental laws and other measures to achieve a cleaner and healthier state capital.

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