Kwara Government Probes Allegation Of Poisonous Meat Sale

Kwara Government Probes Allegation Of Poisonous Meat Sale

The Kwara State Government has swiftly responded to alarming reports regarding the sale of potentially poisoned meat at Mandate Market in Ilorin, following the mysterious death of 33 cows. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 21, 2024, the state government appealed for calm and assured the public that steps were being taken to manage the situation and prevent any risk to public health…..READ ALSO Investigation: Medical Certificate Fraud Rocks Kwara Government Hospitals

The Kwara Monitoring Group (KMG) had raised concerns in a statement, prompting immediate government action. According to the KMG, the deceased cows were suspected to have been poisoned, and the meat was distributed to butchers and potentially sold to unsuspecting consumers.

A team dispatched by the Kwara State Government to the market, led by Commissioners for Health and Agriculture, Dr. Amina El-Imam and Toyosi Thomas Adebayo, respectively, included officials from the Ministry of Environment and the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency, as well as health experts.

The government’s statement outlined the steps taken by the officials, including the confiscation of all suspected meat for laboratory tests to verify the claims. The statement emphasized the need for calm and patience as authorities work to establish the veracity of the poisoning claims.

The government assured the public that it would take appropriate action based on the findings of the laboratory tests and reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring food safety in the state.

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