FG confirms invasion of swarm birds, locusts in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

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The Federal Government has confirmed the invasion of swarm birds and locusts in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States.

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A statement on Sunday by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr. Maimuna Habibu, said  Zamfara and Kebbi were the most affected states by locust invasion.

She said the ministry has already deployed officers to begin aerial attacks against the locusts in the affected states.

She added that farmers in the affected states have on several occasions complained of destruction of their farm produce by the locusts, hence the federal government took the necessary action.