The Nigeria Customs Service has directed its officials to take precautionary measure at land borders to prevent importation of “charcoal anthrax” diseases into the country.This was as against the backdrop of a reported outbreak of the disease in the neighbouring Niger Republic from where sheep and cattle are imported to Nigeria.
The disease was first reported in the Niger Republic on September 23 where over 100 cattle have been infected and 22 death recorded. Mr Alabi said the Nigerian customs had misrepresented the information in the circular to its officials. He, however, said his department in November advised all states in the country, especially those at the border areas, to be at alert and look out for the possibility of cases because of the report of the disease in Niger.