The Kano State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahir M. Hashim, has disclosed that the state government has commenced arresting goats for eating newly planted tree seedlings under its Urban Renewal Project.
Hashim,who confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday, 16 May, 2025, also disclosed that several goats have already been taken into custody at Zone I of the Nigeria Police Command in Kano.
“As part of our ongoing Urban Renewal Project, we’ve begun planting trees along major roads, starting with Lodge Road and Race Course.
“This initiative is aimed at reducing heat and air pollution, while also enhancing the beauty of Kano city,” Dr. Hashim said, just as he also lamented that the efforts were being threatened by free-roaming goats.
“We’ve received complaints that some residents are allowing their goats to roam freely, and these animals are damaging the young trees we’ve just planted,” the commissioner said.
“I want to make it clear: this will not be tolerated. We have already impounded several goats found eating the new trees.”
The commissioner added that the goats are currently in police custody as enforcement teams continue to monitor compliance across the city.
