ABUJA
The government of Benue State, North Central Nigeria has imposed a ban on the eating of rats to control the spread of lassa fever in the state.
Governor Samuel Ortom announced this to State House correspondents shortly after a meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said that his administration took the measure because Benue State is among the states that have recorded cases of lassa fever.
Rat eating is widespread among the Tiv people of Benue State. The rodent is mostly hunted for during the dry season. The hunt for rats is usually accompanied with bush burning.
“Benue is affected; we have one case of Lassa Fever right now that is under control.
“We have advised our people, rat which is a major carrier, is a delicacy; I am finding it difficult but I have told them to suspend eating rats now until further notice," Ortom said.
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