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FG confirms outbreaks of swarm birds, locusts
- …the reported cases of locusts’ invasion were particularly recorded in Zamfara and Kebbi states.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has confirmed that swarms of birds and locusts are attacking three northern states and ruining farmland.
Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara are the affected states.
Dr. Maimuna Habibu, the federation’s top veterinary officer, stated on Saturday that Zamfara and Kebbi states have seen the most reported cases of the invasion of locusts.
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According to Dr. Habibu, the ministry has already sent out officers to start using drones to attack locusts in the afflicted states.
According to her, the federal government took action when farmers in the affected states complained about their crops being destroyed.
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