A Canada based Nigerian, Olufemi Adegbulugbe, has condemned the consumption of cat and dog meat in some parts of Nigeria.
Adegbulugbe made the condemnation while commenting on the claim by Donald Trump that immigrants are capturing and eating pets, cats and dogs.
Recall Trump during ABC’s presidential debate, had said; “In Springfield, they are eating the dogs. The people that came in, they are eating the cats. They’re eating – they are eating the pets of the people that live there.”
In a statement in reaction to Trump’s allegation, the Canada based Nigerian said, ”while there is no proof to support it, one thing was made very clear that to the civilized world, it is unthinkable that a human will kill a cat or dog in the most horrific manner and eat it.
He further said the Trump’s unverified allegation reminded him of the horrific scenes he witnessed during his recent visit to Nigeria, where on multiple occasions, he had the misfortune to see young Nigerians kill dogs in the most gruesome manner, roast it and eat in celebration with bottles of alcohol flowing freely.
”There is a yearly festival in Ondo town during which dogs are killed and eaten, adding that dog breeding for dog meat market is now a flourishing business in Nigeria”. Adegbulugbe stated.
He called for a change of this practice and urged the Government to pass laws that protect animals against cruelty and abuse.
The statement read in part, ”The September 10 debate between D.J Trump and K. Harris threw up an unexpected subject when Trump raised the allegation that certain immigrants are eating cats and dogs belonging to their neighbors.
”While there is no proof to support the Trump allegation, one thing was made very clear.
”The civilized world stood in agreement and unison that eating cats or dogs is despicable, criminal and barbaric.
”To the civilzed world, it is unthinkable that a human will kill a cat or dog in the most horrific manner and eat it.
”Cats and dogs are pets considered as members of the family.
”It is my strong belief that anyone that can eat a dog possess the appetite to kill and eat a human.
Such a person is clearly a danger to society.
”I educated Nigerians that eating a dog or a cat is a symptom of insanity, in my strong opinion.
”As an Ondo man, there is a yearly festival in Ondo town during which dogs are killed and eaten.
”My immediate and extended family have never witnessed or participated in such barbaric ritual”.
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