Five hospitalised as rabid dog attacks residents in Yobe
A rabid dog attack in Yobe State has left five residents hospitalized, raising public health concerns. Authorities are urging immediate action to prevent further incidents and promote rabies awareness.
Five persons are receiving medical treatment after a rabid dog attacked residents and livestock in Malam Matari community on the outskirts of Damaturu, Yobe State, prompting authorities to launch an emergency response to prevent the spread of rabies.
The Yobe State Pilot Livestock Development Programme said its Rapid Response Team swiftly intervened to contain the outbreak by safely disposing of and burying two goats that had been bitten by the infected dog.
The Programme Manager, Dr. Bulama Maina Yaro, who led the operation, said the prompt intervention was aimed at preventing further transmission of the d3adly virus and protecting residents from possible fatalities.
He said the five victims were responding well to treatment and currently receiving the by Linda Ikeji at 12/07/2026 3:14 PM |
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