Kwara Agency Orders Fumigation Of Public, Private Buildings To Check Snake Bites

The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has directed all regulated premises, institutions and residential building owners across the state to immediately carry out anti-snake fumigation as part of efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

The general manager of KWEPA, Jide Aina, who issued the directive in a statement yesterday, emphasised the urgent need for preventive measures following the increasing incidents of snake bites in various parts of the state.

Aina stated that proactive environmental safety practices were essential in protecting lives and maintaining a healthy environment.

He  explained that the fumigation exercise is a precautionary measure aimed at reducing the presence of snakes around homes, offices, schools, and other regulated premises.

He also urged residents to take personal responsibility by clearing bushes and overgrown vegetation around their homes and surroundings, which often serve as hiding places for snakes and other dangerous reptiles.