Ram Sellers Lament Low Sales Amid Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations

As Muslims mark Eid-el-Kabir today, both ram sellers and buyers are feeling the strain of soaring prices, leading to low patronage and widespread frustration on both sides.

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In an interview with ram sellers at the popular Kara Market along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where they revealed that the cost of animals has more than doubled compared to last year.

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The sharp price hike blamed on insecurity in the North and reliance on livestock imports from countries like Chad, has led to low patronage, leaving many sellers stranded and buyers struggling to meet the demands of the Sallah celebration.