The Enugu State Government raised the concern following a tipoff by some members of the public that animals that died of flu and other zoonotic diseases were sold in the meat market.
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The commissioners raised the concern, following a tipoff by some members of the public that animals that died of flu and other zoonotic diseases were sold in the meat market. They reiterated that the crime would not go unpunished as the state health officers were already visiting livestock farms and abattoirs for investigations.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.“The government reiterates that the sale of animals that died of unknown causes outside the normal methods of preparation is a serious crime.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalled that the Veterinary Department, of the State Ministry of Agriculture in July stormed Afo Awkunanaw Gariki Market where they discovered some people selling uninspected and dead animals as meat to the public.
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