The Environmental Health Department of the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Assembly in the Central Region has initiated a large-scale operation to cull dogs on the main street of Twifo Praso, resulting in the death of more than 200 dogs within the community.
According to Emmanuel Forson, the Environmental Health Officer at the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District Assembly, the objective of the exercise was to address the issue of numerous stray dogs roaming the streets of Twifo Praso, which posed a significant threat to human lives and other vulnerable animals in the area.
Mr Forson highlighted the concerning behavior of these stray dogs, including their tendency to hunt and kill other animals such as guinea fowls and turkeys, as well as their unprovoked aggression towards people on the streets.
Additionally, the indiscriminate defecation by these dogs posed potential health risks to the local population.
In an interview with Kasapa News, Mr Forson emphasized the importance of dog owners vaccinating their pets against rabies on an annual basis and restraining them appropriately.
He stated that the department would continue the culling exercise until full compliance with the law is observed by the residents of Twifo Atti-Morkwa District.
Upon learning about the operation, many residents have taken measures to protect their dogs, either by hiding them or sending them to neighboring communities outside the district to prevent them from being culled by the assembly.