{"id":162829,"date":"2025-05-17T09:21:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T08:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kano-govt-arrests-goats-for-alleged-eating-of-tree-seedlings"},"modified":"2025-05-17T10:23:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T09:23:38","slug":"kano-govt-arrests-goats-for-alleged-eating-of-tree-seedlings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kano-govt-arrests-goats-for-alleged-eating-of-tree-seedlings","title":{"rendered":"Kano govt arrests goats for alleged eating of tree seedlings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kano State government has begun arresting goats for eating newly planted tree seedlings under its Urban Renewal Project.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dahir M. Hashim, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>He said several goats have already been taken into custody at Zone I of the Nigeria Police Command in Kano.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs part of our ongoing Urban Renewal Project, we\u2019ve begun planting trees along major roads, starting with Lodge Road and Race Course,\u201d Dr. Hashim said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis initiative is aimed at reducing heat and air pollution, while also enhancing the beauty of Kano city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He lamented that the efforts were being threatened by free-roaming goats.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve received complaints that some residents are allowing their goats to roam freely, and these animals are damaging the young trees we\u2019ve just planted,\u201d the commissioner said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to make it clear: this will not be tolerated. We have already impounded several goats found eating the new trees.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ministry noted that the goats are currently in police custody as enforcement teams continue to monitor compliance across the city.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Hashim appealed to residents to take responsibility and support the government\u2019s efforts to green Kano.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re calling on the public to work with us to protect these efforts. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful Kano,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Kano State government has begun arresting goats for eating newly planted tree seedlings under its Urban Renewal Project. Dr. Dahir M. Hashim, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday. 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