An outbreak of Bird flu also known as Avian Influenza has hit Plateau, killing at least 3,900 birds.
The outbreak had affected two farms in Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas.
Plateau State officials said the government had taken positive and stringent steps to avert further spread of the disease to other areas of the state.
It also charged poultry farmers and live bird marketers to step up bio-security and hygiene measures within and around their farms and markets.
The State government also advised Plateau residents to avoid the sale, slaughtering and consumption of sick and dead birds, to avoid being infected.
(NAN)