Kwara launches urgent anti-snake fumigation to protect residents
The Kwara State Government has ordered an immediate anti-snake fumigation across the state to address the rising threat of snake attacks. The directive, issued through the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency, targets all residential buildings, institutions, and regulated premises. Jide Aina, the agency’s General Manager, emphasized the importance of environmental safety and proactive sanitation to prevent snake encounters. The move comes amid growing concerns about snake bites and the availability of antivenom in hospitals, especially after the death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene on January 31, 2026.
What we know
- The Kwara State Government, via the Environmental Protection Agency, has mandated immediate anti-snake fumigation in homes, schools, offices, and other regulated premises.
- Jide Aina stated that the exercise is a preventive measure to reduce the presence of snakes and safeguard public health.
- Residents, landlords, and community leaders are urged to clear bushes and maintain proper sanitation to discourage reptiles from inhabiting their surroundings.
- The directive follows increased reports of snake bite incidents and the recent death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene on January 31, 2026, after a cobra bite in Abuja.
- Public health advocates are calling for better access to anti-snake venom in hospitals to prevent further fatalities.
