AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCEPT OF ANIMALS PROTECTION AND ITS APPLICATION UNDER STATUTORY AND ISLAMIC LAWS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF SOKOTO AND ZAMFARA STATES

📄 Project Abstract

Generally, human beings relate and deal with animals in many instances. However, in the course of dealing or relating with animals, human beings take undue advantage of animals thereby subjecting them to abuses, and needles exploitations Thus, cruelty and maltreatment of animals are common practices in various local communities, particularly in underdeveloped countries like Nigeria. Hitherto, the concept of animal protection was developed out of empathy for the plight of animals. In recent time, however, animal protection has become integral part of human development, and gradually grows to be concern of many contemporary societies. However, little or no attention is so far paid to view animal protection from ethological perspective. From practical perspective, there are various national and international legal frameworks which seek to provide protection to animals. However, in Nigeria, these laws appear to be ineffective and inefficient and invariably fail to protect animals. The obje...