The Nigerian Forest Security Service, Kano State Command, has deployed personnel to Garko Local Government Area to track and contain dogs suspected to be infected with rabies. According to the service, a dog suspected to be rabid had bitten 18 people in Garko and its environs. This incident has raised concerns among residents, who are being urged to remain vigilant.
The NFSS State Commander, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in a statement signed by the service’s Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi-Umar, on Sunday in Kano. Al’ameen said the command received a distress report at about 2 p.m. that a dog suspected to be rabid had attacked residents in Garko town. The dog had bitten 11 persons in Garko town before moving to neighbouring communities.
The affected communities include Raba, Kadage, Gurjiya, and Dausai, where the dog bit seven additional persons. The commander further explained that the command had received another report that two more dogs were suspected to have been infected with rabies in the area. This development has heightened fears among residents, who are now more cautious.
Personnel of the NFSS Garko Division, under the leadership of the Divisional Forest Officer, Auwalu Muhammad, have been deployed to the affected areas to track and contain the dogs. Residents of Garko and neighbouring communities are urged to remain vigilant and report sightings of stray or suspected rabid dogs to the nearest NFSS office or other security agencies.
The commander also advised residents who might have been bitten by suspected rabid dogs to seek immediate medical attention. This is to prevent the spread of the disease and ensure that those affected receive prompt treatment. The NFSS is working to prevent further attacks and contain the situation.
Al’ameen assured residents that the NFSS would continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to prevent further attacks. The service is taking the incident seriously and is committed to ensuring the safety of residents in the area. Residents are being urged to cooperate with the authorities to contain the situation.
The incident highlights the need for residents to be aware of the risks associated with rabies and take necessary precautions. The NFSS is working to educate residents on how to prevent the spread of the disease and what to do in case of an attack. By working together, residents and authorities can prevent further incidents.
Key points
- The Nigerian Forest Security Service has deployed personnel to Garko Local Government Area to track and contain dogs suspected to be infected with rabies.
- A suspected rabid dog has bitten 18 people in Garko and its environs, prompting concerns among residents.
- Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report sightings of stray or suspected rabid dogs to the nearest NFSS office or other security agencies.
