Benue suspends eating of rats over Lassa Fever

Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has directed his citizens in the state to stop eating rats in the meantime in order to curtail the spread of Lassa Fever.

Ortom, who disclosed this to Journalists shortly after meeting Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said because rat is a delicacy popular among the people of the state.

He said, ''Benue is affected; we have one case (of Lassa Fever) right now that is under control. We have advised our people; rat which is a major carrier is a delicacy. I am finding it difficult, but I have told them to suspend eating rats until further notice.''