Federal Government Confirms Outbreak of Swarm Birds

The Federal government has confirmed the invasion of swarm birds and locusts destroying farm produce in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Maimuna Habibu.

The statement revealed that Zamfara and Kebbi were the most affected States by locust invasion, adding that the Ministry has deployed Officers to begin aerial attacks against the locusts in the affected States.