{"id":40662,"date":"2025-10-23T11:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=40662"},"modified":"2025-10-23T11:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:33:56","slug":"central-equatorial-state-bans-illegal-slaughter-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/23\/central-equatorial-state-bans-illegal-slaughter-points\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0 Central Equatorial State bans illegal slaughter points"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Alan Clement<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries has issued a renewed directive banning with immediate effect the slaughter of animals in unlicensed slaughter sites across Juba.<\/p>\n

The decision followed an inspection visit by the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, to two unlicensed slaughter grounds in Jebel Kujur, Munuki Block, and another in Jebel Market, Kator Block.<\/p>\n

During the visit, the Minister expressed grave concern over the unhygienic conditions and public health risks posed by these operations. \u201cOne of the slaughter places is operating right inside a residential area, which is not safe. People can easily contract diseases,\u201d Minister Lotiyu stated.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that the government will not tolerate the illegal slaughtering of cattle and goats, warning that such practices expose communities to serious health risks.<\/p>\n

He directed security organs to enforce the ban, arrest individuals involved, and confiscate any meat from illegally slaughtered animals.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to frustrate these efforts and discourage illegal slaughtering of animals in residential areas and open places,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The inspection revealed that despite previous ministerial orders suspending illegal slaughter grounds, some operators had resumed activities in defiance of government regulations.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur people are very stubborn. They used to come back again to slaughter,\u201d the Minister noted, adding that the ministry\u2019s inspection teams will continue to shut down such operations when discovered<\/p>\n

The Chairperson of the Central Equatoria State Butchers\u2019 Union, Angelo Wani Nyombe, welcomed the renewed ban and pledged compliance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Minister has ordered slaughtering to stop in these places, this is clear and we will enforce the order,\u201d Wani said.<\/p>\n

He expressed concern that illegal slaughter sites may be linked to livestock theft. \u201cSuch unlicensed slaughter places could even be slaughtering stolen animals, and this might be contributing to animal theft,\u201d Wani warned.<\/p>\n

The Ministry has urged livestock owners to use the authorized slaughterhouses in Gumbo and Gudele, where health and safety standards are maintained.<\/p>\n

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring and enforcement, with support from local authorities and the butchers\u2019 union.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to respond if there are any incidents of slaughtering animals in residential areas,\u201d Minister Lotiyu emphasized.<\/p>\n

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