Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force says it has commenced a free and comprehensive veterinary services outreach in the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu.
Ndukwe said the exercise, which began on March 31, will run until April 2 as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Day.
He said the outreach is being conducted daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Police Veterinary Clinic, No. 3 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL 3) Squadron Base, Agbani Road, Enugu.
According to him, services to be provided include anti-rabies vaccination (ARV), DHLPP vaccination—covering distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus and parainfluenza—as well as free treatment of animals and farm consultations.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, urged animal owners to take advantage of the initiative to safeguard the health of their animals.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to strengthening community partnership and sustaining trust-building initiatives with the public, while also appreciating the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, for innovations introduced in the National Police Day commemoration.
Meanwhile, the Enugu State Government has confirmed an outbreak of dog rabies in the state.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Dr Patrick Ubru, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the outbreak was confirmed in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area.
Ubru said the government is notifying the public and urging residents to take immediate precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
He listed key containment measures to include prompt vaccination of pets, restraining animals, avoiding contact with stray dogs, and reporting suspected cases.
“Dog owners are strongly advised to vaccinate their pets without delay, confine them properly, and prevent them from roaming freely,” he said.
