{
  "id": 10254210,
  "title": "Suspected rabid dog bites 18 people in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/suspected-rabid-dog-bites-18-people-in-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T16:49:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/27/suspected-rabid-dog-bites-18-people-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least 18 people have been bitten by a suspected rabid dog in Garko Local Government Area of Kano State, according to the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS). The NFSS Garko Division has launched a search for the infected canine and two additional dogs believed to be carrying the disease. The incident was initially reported to the Garko office after the dog attacked 11 individuals in Garko town, subsequently spreading to neighboring communities where seven more individuals were bitten. NFSS spokesperson, CSF Usman Abdullahi Umar, stated that the presence of these three dogs poses a risk of rabies transmission among residents and other animals. Officers, led by Divisional Forest Officer Auwalu Muhammad, have been dispatched to the affected areas to locate and neutralize the suspected infected dogs. The NFSS aims to curb further attacks and minimize the risk of rabies spreading in the region. They have urged residents to remain vigilant and report stray dogs or animals displaying rabies symptoms to the nearest NFSS office or security agency. NFSS officers stated that the mad dog has reportedly infected other dogs as well, and residents have been advised to seek immediate medical attention if bitten by a dog or exposed to a rabies-suspected animal. The search for the infected dogs will continue until the threat is under control in the affected communities.",
  "summary": "At least 18 people have been bitten by a dog suspected to be infected with rabies in Garko Local Government Area of Kano State. The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Garko Division, has launched a search for the suspected rabid dog and two other dogs believed to have been infected. The NFSS Kano Command said […] Suspected rabid dog bites 18 people in Kano",
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    "At least 18 people bitten by suspected rabid dog in Kano.",
    "NFSS Garko Division searches for infected canine and two others.",
    "Rabies transmission risk to residents and animals."
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Rabid dog attacks 18 in Kano Community",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/rabid-dog-attacks-18-in-kano-community",
        "published": "2026-09-27T15:36:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Suspected rabid dog bites 18 in Kano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/suspected-rabid-dog-bites-18-in-kano",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:36:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}