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Stakeholders seek jail terms for forestry law offenders in Cross River

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Stakeholders in Cross River, Nigeria, are urging authorities to enforce forestry laws more rigorously, including imposing jail terms on illegal loggers. They say stronger penalties are needed to curb deforestation and protect the state’s biodiversity, which could safeguard livelihoods and ecosystems dependent on the forests.

Stakeholders in Cross River urge full forestry law enforcement, calling for jail terms for illegal loggers to combat deforestation and preserve biodiversit Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-seek-jail-terms-for-forestry-law-offenders-in-cross-river/