The Kwara State House of Assembly has voiced deep concern over the growing incidence of cattle, horses, and other animals straying onto major roads and highways, warning that the situation has become a serious safety threat for motorists.
Lawmakers issued the warning while debating a motion titled “Need to Avert the Dangers Inherent in the Unsupervised Movement of Cattle, Horses and Other Animals on Public Roads in Kwara State.”
The motion was sponsored by Oba Abdulkadir Magaji (Ilorin Central), Odetundun Olushola (Irepodun), and Lawal Saliu (Ipaye/Malete/Oloru).
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Presenting the motion, the House Leader described the growing presence of livestock on public roads as a “dangerous dimension” of neglect, noting that the trend has led to accidents, damaged vehicles, and frequent traffic disruptions.
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Legislators argued that allowing animals to wander into highways violates existing regulations on animal control, public safety, and proper conduct in urban areas.
They stressed that the negligence of herders and livestock owners continues to endanger both human lives and the animals themselves.
“Motorists are often forced to swerve to avoid hitting the animals, a situation that has resulted in multiple accidents, vehicle damage and, in some cases, injuries,” the lawmakers noted.
Following deliberations, Speaker Yakub Danladi announced the House’s resolutions, directing the Ministry of Livestock to strictly enforce laws holding owners accountable for uncontrolled roaming of cattle, horses, and other livestock.
He further instructed the Ministries of Justice and Environment, in collaboration with Local Government Authorities, to ensure full enforcement of all regulations prohibiting the free movement of livestock on highways and within urban centres.
