…Anti-snake fumigation exercise is a precautionary measure.
Ilorin, Nigeria — The iNews Times reports that the Kwara State Government has ordered an immediate Kwara anti-snake fumigation exercise across residential buildings, institutions, and other regulated premises as part of urgent measures to protect residents from the growing threat of snake attacks.
The directive was issued through the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency on Saturday following reports of increasing snake bite incidents recorded in several parts of the state.
In a statement signed by the agency’s Press Secretary, Aliyu Amode, property owners and operators of regulated premises were directed to comply with the order without delay.
The General Manager of the agency, Jide Aina, said the Kwara anti-snake fumigation directive was introduced as a preventive public safety measure aimed at reducing the presence of snakes around homes, schools, offices, and other facilities.
According to him, strengthening environmental safety practices has become necessary to protect lives and maintain a healthy living environment across communities in the state.
“All regulated premises, institutions, and residential building owners across the state are hereby directed to immediately carry out anti-snake fumigation exercises as part of efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of residents,” Aina said.
He explained that the exercise forms part of broader precautionary measures designed to reduce the likelihood of snake encounters in populated areas.
“The Anti-snake fumigation exercise is a precautionary measure aimed at reducing the presence of snakes around homes, offices, schools, and other regulated premises across Kwara State,” he added.
Aina further urged residents to take proactive environmental sanitation steps around their homes to discourage reptiles from inhabiting such spaces.
He advised property owners and occupants to maintain proper sanitation and ensure that waste disposal practices do not create habitats for harmful animals.
The agency also stressed the need for strict adherence to environmental safety guidelines to prevent avoidable hazards and safeguard communities.
Community leaders, landlords, and residents were encouraged to support the government’s environmental safety campaign by clearing bushes and overgrown vegetation that often serve as hiding places for snakes.
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency assured residents that it would continue monitoring environmental conditions across the state while implementing measures aimed at safeguarding public health and promoting environmental sustainability.
The development comes amid growing nationwide concerns over the availability of anti-snake venom in hospitals following the death of Ifunanya Nwangene, a 25-year-old Nigerian singer popularly known as Nanyah.
Nwangene reportedly died on January 31, 2026, after being bitten by a snake, identified as a cobra, inside her apartment in Abuja.
She was said to have been bitten while sleeping and later died after being taken to hospital, raising concerns about emergency response systems and the availability of antivenom in medical facilities.
Public health advocates have since renewed calls for improved access to anti-snake venom across hospitals nationwide, warning that delays in treatment often lead to preventable deaths.
