Thursday, April 23, 2026 -The Adamawa State Government has ordered the disposal of
more than 70 cattle at the Jimeta Modern Abattoir after the animals were
discovered to have fed on toxic grass in parts of Fufore Local Government Area
and neighbouring Cameroon.
The Commissioner for Livestock and Aquaculture Development,
Alhaji Salihu Idris, made this known during an inspection of the abattoir in
Jimeta, where he addressed journalists on the development.
He said the move reflects the government’s determination to
protect residents from consuming unsafe meat, advising the public to patronise
only officially approved slaughter facilities.
According to the commissioner, the directive to destroy the
affected cattle was issued by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as a precautionary
step to safeguard public health.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr
Mohammed Aminu Suleiman added that samples of the suspected vegetation would be
taken to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital for detailed laboratory
examination to determine its toxicity and guide further response.
Also speaking, the Director of Veterinary Services, Dr
Batholomew Nyalas, said the issue was uncovered through routine monitoring by
ministry officials, noting that prompt action was necessary to prevent any
potential public health emergency in the state.
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