Osun Govt. Reads Riot Act to Dog Owners

By Folake Oye

Worried by the death of a baby from dog attack in Osogbo, the Osun State capital recently, the government has warned dog owners to tame their dogs or face prosecution.

Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Tola Faseru, gave the warning in Osogbo while meeting with dog breeders, owners and veterinary outfits in the state.

Mr Faseru said the state would not condone dogs unleashing terror on residents.

The commissioner also said all dogs must get anti-rabies vaccination with certificate, which must be duly signed by a certified veterinarian,.

Mr Faseru consoled with the family of a dog bite victim in Hallelujah Estate Area, Osogbo, where a dog killed a five month-old baby and injured the mother.

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