Globally, Nigeria has 3rd highest incidence of snakebites, 2nd in amputations from same with a Global Ranking at 19
Nigeria is 19th in global snakes population. According to the data, Nigeria has an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 cases of snakebites annually, with around 2,000 deaths and 1,700 to 2,000 amputations. The country is indeed among the worst affected by snakebites globally.
Opinion Analysis By D. Kelechi