Snakes Invade Communities, Kill 27 In Taraba State

Following the various degrees of injuries some local residents sustained from snake bites ravaging the Donga Local Government Council of Taraba State, no fewer than 27 persons have been confirmed dead.

According to The Guardian, apart from the death of residents, hospitals and herbal homes, are treating several persons that are suffering from the attack.

Filibuster Sambo, the Counselor representing Suntai Ward, who confirmed the report, said efforts to rescue the victims failed as both the traditional and orthodox medications are not helping matters.

Visibly dejected, he said: “So far, four people have died in Suntai, eight in Kadarko, nine in Tor-Damis Akate, four in Kumbo and two in Gayama, bringing the total to 27 persons that have so far died as a result of snake bites in our community.”

Dejected that anti-snake bite and traditional medicines have not been effective, the need for the relevant authority to as a matter of urgency come to the aid of the affected communities, he believed has become relevant.

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