Kogi NSCDC Parades Two For Attempting To Sell Dead Cow In Lokoja Market
– Tamarauemi Ebimini
The Kogi State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded two suspects, for attempting to sell a dead cow.
The suspects, Omachi Yakubu 26 and Salisu Abalaka 32, were arrested by veterinary doctors working in conjunction with men of Agro Ranger unit of the NSCDC.
The Kogi State Commandant, NSCDC, Oyinloye John Kayode, who made the disclosure in a press conference in Lokoja on Thursday said the cow was certified unfit for consumption by the veterinary doctors.
The commander said that the duo were arrested following a tip-off by his officers and men, who swung into action
Kayode, however, urged members of the public to be wary of the kind of meat they buy in the market so as not to get poisoned.
The commander also charged the public to endeavour to report any case of suspected meat not certified fit for consumption to the appropriate authorities.
He assured that as soon as the investigation of the incident was concluded, the suspects would be charged to court and prosecuted.
