Taraba agency warns livestock owners against free ranging animals

The Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency (TSESA) has issued a stern warning to livestock owners and rearers in the state, especially those in Jalingo metropolis, against permitting their animals to roam freely in public areas. The agency believes that this practice jeopardizes public infrastructure and recently planted trees aimed at enhancing environmental protection and beautification efforts.

In a statement released on Saturday in Jalingo, TSESA urged livestock owners to take prompt action to secure their animals and keep them away from major roads, landscaped regions, and other government-managed facilities.

TSESA expressed worry that the movement of livestock within public spaces could cause damage to newly planted trees and hinder government initiatives to promote a cleaner, greener, and healthier Taraba State. The agency stated that appropriate measures would be enforced against individuals who fail to comply, in line with existing regulations designed to safeguard public infrastructure and preserve the state's environmental investments.

Furthermore, TSESA cautioned that failure to control their animals could put livestock owners at risk and result in potential losses. The agency called on residents to collaborate with its efforts to maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly environment throughout the state.