Edo state government has ordered immediate closure of all illegal cattle market in Edo state.
Governor Godwin Obaseki gave the ordered after metting with members of Arewa community and security agencies at Ogheghe community in Ikpoba Okha LGA of Edo state following the recent clash in the area.
“During a meeting with members of Arewa Community, security agencies and members of Ogheghe Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state, on ways to resolve the recent clash in the region, I reinforced the state ban on night grazing and closure of illegal cattle markets in Edo.
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Local governments are to submit all approved legal cattle markets and landlords are warned not to allow their premises to be used for sales of cattle unless such premises have been approved. Otherwise, the affected cattles will be confiscated.
Also, with immediate effect, law enforcement agencies should arrest and confiscate any motorcycle caught in prohibited areas.” Obaseki said in statement made available to Omokoshaban
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