The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, in collaboration with operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), has uncovered and shut down an illegal abattoir operating within a private residence in the Oko Oba area of Agege.
Acting on a tip-off from a concerned whistleblower, the Ministry’s enforcement team raided the premises earlier today and arrested several individuals caught slaughtering cows and goats meant for public consumption. The contaminated meat was immediately confiscated to prevent it from entering the food supply.
Authorities say the illicit operation was a flagrant violation of the state’s directive shutting down the Oko Oba Abattoir due to longstanding environmental and public health concerns.
“The activities carried out in that location not only breach sanitation laws but also endanger the health of unsuspecting consumers and residents in the area,” the Ministry stated.
Officials warn that such unsanctioned slaughtering operations pose significant public health risks and environmental hazards.
The Ministry has urged residents to stay vigilant and promptly report any activities that threaten community health and safety.